The climate in Empangeni during May can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Empangeni and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15°C 59°F |
| Average temperature | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Empangeni with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Empangeni in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | January | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 47mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 163mm 6.4ins |