Port Edward weather in May (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Port Edward in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Port Edward is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Port Edward in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. This month experiences about 6 days of rain according to historical data.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Port Edward. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port Edward climate page with graphs.

 

Port Edward, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Port Edward, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Port Edward.

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