Sheffield Beach weather in May (South Africa)

Is Sheffield Beach a good destination in May, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Sheffield Beach experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 25°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 18°C.

Precipitation

Sheffield Beach in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 5 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 223 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Sheffield Beach. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Sheffield Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Sheffield Beach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (47 KM, 29 Miles).

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.

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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 Sheffield Beach, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

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 Sheffield Beach.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.