The climate in Natal during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Natal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.7°C 85.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22°C 71.5°F |
Average temperature | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 204 mm 8 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 28.4°C 83.2°F |
Humidity | 82% |
Windspeed | 8.3kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Natal with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 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 Natal in May 2025.
Hottest month: | February | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
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Driest month: | November | 20mm 0.8ins |
Sunniest month: | November | 10.2hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 28°C 82.4°F |
Wettest month: | April | 226mm 8.9ins |