Richards Bay in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
You plan to go to Richards Bay in South Africa in may : check how are the weather and seasonal norms here.
Weather in Richards Bay in may 2021
The weather in Richards Bay in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather
Weather at 6am
70°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
24%
16%
5%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
66% of time
20%
9%
6%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
25%
16%
3%
Weather at 3am
68°F
54%
21%
16%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Richards Bay in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Richards Bay in may.
Climate of Richards Bay in may
The climate of Richards Bay in may is perfect
In may in Richards Bay, the climate is relatively dry (with 1.8in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate quite pleasant there this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 77°F. The minimum is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Richards Bay is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Richards Bay in the month of may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 61°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 0 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 0 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Richards Bay is generally 10:42. Sunrise is at 06:27 and sets at 17:09.
With a good weather, this month is advisable to go in that area in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Richards Bay in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 61°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 75°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 78°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.7in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.89km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:42 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Richards Bay in may 2020:
70°F to 77°F
70°F to 77°F
76°F to 85°F
70°F to 74°F
72°F to 79°F
70°F to 74°F
70°F to 76°F
70°F to 77°F
72°F to 76°F
70°F to 79°F
72°F to 83°F
72°F to 76°F
70°F to 76°F
68°F to 72°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 72°F
70°F to 77°F
72°F to 76°F
70°F to 76°F
70°F to 77°F
70°F to 77°F
70°F to 77°F
72°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
72°F to 85°F
68°F to 74°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 72°F
68°F to 79°F
68°F to 74°F
68°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Richards Bay
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Cities near Richards Bay:
| Sodwana Bay in may | perfect weather |
| Durban in may | perfect weather |
| Vryheid in may | perfect weather |
| Port Shepstone in may | perfect weather |
| Harrismith in may | perfect weather |
| Kokstad in may | good weather |
| Ermelo in may | good weather |
| Standerton in may | good weather |
| Nelspruit in may | perfect weather |
| Long Tom Pas in may | good weather |
Weather data for Richards Bay in may:
Weather data for Richards Bay for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Richards Bay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Richards Bay can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Richards Bay.