Weather in May in KwaZulu-Natal
Planning a journey to KwaZulu-Natal this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in KwaZulu-Natal in May?
KwaZulu-Natal is a region in South Africa. The weather in KwaZulu-Natal in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Drakensberg Garden at 17°C to warm in Jozini at 28°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Jozini and 2°C in Drakensberg Garden.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dundee with an average of 19 mm to moderate rainfall in Richards Bay with 75 mm.Average sunshine
The city Durban usually sees around 223 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of KwaZulu-Natal in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our KwaZulu-Natal climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in KwaZulu-Natal?
Durban
In May Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Newcastle
In May Newcastle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ladysmith
In May Ladysmith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Van Reenen
In May Van Reenen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vryheid
In May Vryheid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to KwaZulu-Natal. Typically, the climate in Durban is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Durban.
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