iSimangaliso Wetland Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in May.

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St Lucia Sodwana Bay Manguzi Mabibi

Considering a trip to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in May

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa is a region in South Africa. May in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in St Lucia.

To explore the conditions in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Manguzi with an average of 42 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in St Lucia with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Explore the iSimangaliso Wetland Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on St Lucia)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa?

Temperature range in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (May)

Precipitation variation in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (May)

St Lucia

In May St Lucia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in St Lucia →

Sodwana Bay

In May Sodwana Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sodwana Bay →

Manguzi

In May Manguzi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Manguzi →

Mabibi

In May Mabibi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mabibi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, in South Africa.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Lucia 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Sodwana Bay 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Manguzi 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mabibi 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in May?

In May, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa generally has excellent weather conditions. St Lucia sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa in May?

Daytime temperatures in St Lucia peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in May, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. St Lucia averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. Typically, the climate in St Lucia is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in St Lucia.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

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