Newcastle Weather in May

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

The climate in Newcastle during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Newcastle and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Newcastle weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Nightly temperature 6°C 42.7°F
Average temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 23.2°C 73.7°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Newcastle with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Newcastle

Newcastle average temperature in May

May rainfall

Newcastle average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Newcastle 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 Newcastle in May 2024.

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Newcastle weather stats

Newcastle weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.4°C 83.1°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.4hrs
Coldest month: June 19.2°C 66.6°F
Wettest month: January 140mm 5.5ins
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