Durban weather in May
May in Durban: nice, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Durban · #532 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Durban climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Durban in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Durban?
- May in Durban: nice, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Durban on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Durban in May?
- In May, Durban averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 17°C, with about 86.6 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Durban in May?
- Durban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in May.