Richards Bay Weather in May
What's the weather like in Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) in May 2026?
The climate in Richards Bay during May can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Richards Bay 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 (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.1°C 77.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.4°C 59.6°F |
| Average temperature | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 97 mm 3.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.7°C 76.5°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Richards Bay with around 97mm 3.8 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 Richards Bay
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Richards Bay in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Richards Bay weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 23°C 73.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 164mm 6.5ins |
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