Weather in Richards Bay in May
In an average May, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 16°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
2007-05-20
Lowest
15°C
1997-05-28
Low
Highest
24°C
2012-05-03
Lowest
12°C
2020-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
39°C
1983-05-01
Lowest
12°C
2020-05-28
Humidity
Highest
20.8 g/m³
1983-05-01
Lowest
6.9 g/m³
2007-05-23
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2017-05-14
Lowest
6 km/h
1997-05-08
Gust
Highest
85 km/h
2011-05-26
Lowest
15 km/h
2025-05-13
Precip
Wettest
226 mm
2017
Driest
8 mm
1992
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