Weather in Richards Bay in May
In an average May, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 18°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
39°C
2012-05-03
Lowest
13°C
1997-05-28
Low
Highest
23°C
2026-05-04
Lowest
7°C
2020-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
47°C
1983-05-01
Lowest
5°C
2020-05-28
Humidity
Highest
20.1 g/m³
1983-05-01
Lowest
5.9 g/m³
2007-05-22
Wind
Highest
37 km/h
2017-05-14
Lowest
6 km/h
1997-05-08
Gust
Highest
83 km/h
2017-05-14
Lowest
15 km/h
2025-05-13
Precip
Wettest
189 mm
2017
Driest
4 mm
1992
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