Weather in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in May
In an average May, Durban sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2026-05-10
Lowest
18°C
2007-05-22
Low
Highest
24°C
2024-05-10
Lowest
15°C
2007-05-22
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
2012-05-03
Lowest
15°C
2007-05-22
Humidity
Highest
19.6 g/m³
1983-05-02
Lowest
8.3 g/m³
2007-05-21
Wind
Highest
76 km/h
2006-05-21
Lowest
9 km/h
2010-05-21
Precip
Wettest
243 mm
2017
Driest
2 mm
1992
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