Weather in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in May
In an average May, Newcastle sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 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
31°C
2012-05-01
Lowest
6°C
1997-05-28
Low
Highest
14°C
2012-05-03
Lowest
-2°C
2007-05-25
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
2012-05-02
Lowest
-7°C
2007-05-22
Humidity
Highest
12.3 g/m³
1986-05-01
Lowest
2.5 g/m³
1992-05-30
Wind
Highest
54 km/h
2026-05-10
Lowest
8 km/h
2001-05-02
Precip
Wettest
50 mm
1996
Driest
0 mm
1992
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