Empangeni Weather in May

What's the weather like in Empangeni (KwaZulu-Natal) in May 2024?

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.

Empangeni weather averages (imperial / metric)
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.

May temperatures in Empangeni

Empangeni average temperature in May

May rainfall

Empangeni average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Empangeni average rain in May

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 2024.

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Empangeni weather stats

Empangeni weather statistics
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
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