Durban in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Durban in may 2025
The weather in Durban in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
67°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
20%
9%
5%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
13%
13%
5%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
17%
16%
9%
Weather at 3am
65°F
61%
19%
10%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Durban in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Durban in may.
The climate of Durban in may is perfect
the weather in Durban in may is quite dry (with 2.8in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate quite pleasant in this location the month of may. The high seasonal norm is 76°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Durban is 70°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Durban in may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 1 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 3 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Durban is generally 10:38. Sunrise is at 06:33 and sets at 17:11.
With a perfect weather, the month of may is recommended to go in this locality in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Durban in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 75°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 73°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 78°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.6in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.65km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Durban in may 2024:
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
67°F to 81°F
68°F to 77°F
68°F to 83°F
70°F to 81°F
70°F to 77°F
65°F to 79°F
72°F to 86°F
70°F to 76°F
65°F to 67°F
65°F to 72°F
65°F to 76°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 76°F
68°F to 76°F
65°F to 74°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 81°F
67°F to 79°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 77°F
68°F to 76°F
65°F to 72°F
63°F to 74°F
63°F to 72°F
61°F to 74°F
61°F to 74°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Durban:
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in may | perfect weather |
| Port Shepstone in may | perfect weather |
| Margate in may | perfect weather |
| Richards Bay in may | good weather |
| The Wild Coast in may | perfect weather |
| Kokstad in may | good weather |
| Drakensberg in may | very bad weather |
| Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park in may | perfect weather |
| Santa Lucia in may | perfect weather |
| Vryheid in may | good weather |
| Royal Natal National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Port St Johns in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Durban
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Weather data for Durban in may:
Weather data for Durban for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Durban. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Durban can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Durban.