Richards Bay weather in May (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Richards Bay in May? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Richards Bay during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Richards Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 7 days days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Richards Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 7 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richards Bay.

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