Port Shepstone Weather in May

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

The climate in Port Shepstone during May can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Port Shepstone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

Port Shepstone weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Nightly temperature 14.5°C 58.1°F
Average temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 62 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Shepstone with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Port Shepstone

Port Shepstone average temperature in May

May rainfall

Port Shepstone average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone in May 2024.

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Port Shepstone weather stats

Port Shepstone weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: June 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: July 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: March 146mm 5.7ins
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