Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Sodwana Bay, South Africa in May
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sodwana Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May26°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Sodwana Bay's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May49mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Sodwana Bay's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.4 hours average sun
May is close to Sodwana Bay's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsJanuary to September and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is close to Sodwana Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May73 weather score
May sits close to Sodwana Bay's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to May and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
