Durban weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Durban: highs of 23°C (74°F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 36% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 24°C (75°F). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 22°C (72°F) and 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Durban?
best month Weather score 86/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Durban.
Does it rain a lot in Durban in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 40 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average May. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Durban in May?
Days average 23°C (74°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Durban weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C (78°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 107 mm | 63% | 25°C (77°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (78°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm | 59% | 25°C (77°F) | fair |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm | 55% | 25°C (76°F) | fair |
| April | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 65 mm | 51% | 25°C (76°F) | fair |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 40 mm | 36% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 27 mm | 32% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 42 mm | 32% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 36 mm | 40% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| September | 22°C (71°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 65 mm | 53% | 21°C (70°F) | fair |
| October | 22°C (72°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 100 mm | 65% | 22°C (71°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 23°C (73°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 122 mm | 71% | 23°C (74°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 110 mm | 70% | 25°C (76°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months