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Durban in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Durban in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Durban in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Durban in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 14 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 50 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Durban has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Durban in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Durban for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +73°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +57°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +72°F.

Is Durban warm or cold in May?

Durban is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Durban:

Climate in Durban in May

Durban weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+77°F+73°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+43°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+97°F
Rainfall
80 mm50 mm30 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%77%72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
91417
Cloudy days
775
Rainy days
13107
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting colder in May. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 80 mm to 50 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 9 to 14.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Durban in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Durban is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Durban based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 135 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Durban wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Durban?

This is the weather in Durban in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+76°F
2 May
☁️
+76°F
3 May
☁️
+75°F
4 May
☁️
+77°F
5 May
☀️
+75°F
6 May
☁️
+82°F
7 May
🌧️
+74°F
8 May
🌧️
+69°F
9 May
🌧️
+73°F
10 May
☀️
+74°F
11 May
☀️
+77°F
12 May
☁️
+74°F
13 May
☁️
+72°F
14 May
🌧️
+74°F
15 May
🌧️
+69°F
16 May
☀️
+71°F
17 May
☀️
+79°F
18 May
🌧️
+71°F
19 May
🌧️
+65°F
20 May
☀️
+69°F
21 May
☀️
+78°F
22 May
☁️
+67°F
23 May
☁️
+71°F
24 May
☀️
+73°F
25 May
☀️
+79°F
26 May
☁️
+73°F
27 May
☀️
+71°F
28 May
☀️
+76°F
29 May
☁️
+75°F
30 May
☁️
+74°F
31 May
🌧️
+72°F
In May 2023 Durban had 11 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Durban climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Durban in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+73°F) and the highest in 2019 (+78°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 475 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1769 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Durban in May:

Is May a good time to visit Durban?

May is a really good time to go to Durban. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Durban.

Can you sunbathe in Durban in May?

May is warm in Durban. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Durban rainy in May?

Durban is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Durban in May?

The amount of sunny days in Durban during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in South Africa

Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.

Monthly weather in Durban

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Durban, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.