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Umkomaas weather in May (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Umkomaas during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Umkomaas the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Umkomaas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 223 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Umkomaas. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Umkomaas, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 223 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Durban, South Africa (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

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

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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 Umkomaas, 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 in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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