Richards Bay in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Richards Bay in may 2025
The weather in Richards Bay in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
70°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
17%
16%
7%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
17%
13%
5%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
19%
15%
7%
Weather at 3am
68°F
54%
20%
17%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Richards Bay in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Richards Bay in may.
The climate of Richards Bay in may is good
In may in Richards Bay, the climate is relatively dry (with 4.8in of rainfall over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 4in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate quite pleasant there this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 77°F. The minimum is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Richards Bay is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Richards Bay in the month of may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 56°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 0 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 0 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Richards Bay is generally 10:42. Sunrise is at 06:27 and sets at 17:09.
With a good weather, this month is advisable to go in that area in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Richards Bay in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 56°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 75°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 78°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 11.1in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.73km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:42 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Richards Bay in may 2024:
70°F to 79°F
72°F to 77°F
67°F to 81°F
67°F to 86°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 86°F
67°F to 88°F
65°F to 77°F
67°F to 86°F
67°F to 90°F
74°F to 76°F
68°F to 70°F
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 77°F
67°F to 83°F
67°F to 79°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 72°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 83°F
67°F to 81°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 83°F
70°F to 74°F
70°F to 74°F
63°F to 76°F
67°F to 74°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 81°F
61°F to 85°F
70°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Richards Bay:
| Santa Lucia in may | perfect weather |
| Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park in may | perfect weather |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in may | perfect weather |
| iSimangaliso Wetland Park in may | perfect weather |
| Sodwana Bay in may | perfect weather |
| Durban in may | perfect weather |
| Vryheid in may | good weather |
| Port Shepstone in may | perfect weather |
| Drakensberg in may | very bad weather |
| Margate in may | perfect weather |
| Harrismith in may | good weather |
| Royal Natal National Park in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Richards Bay
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Weather data for Richards Bay in may:
Weather data for Richards Bay for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Richards Bay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay.