Swimming in Richards Bay in may 2025: Average sea temperature in may and tide times in may 2025

Average sea temperature in Richards Bay in may 2025.

In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Richards Bay is:

Minimum: 75°F

Average: 76°F

Maximum: 78°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:

  • Outside temperature: 69°F to 76°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 13.1mph
  • It rains a total of 4.8in, over 4 day(s).

Should we swim in Richards Bay in may?

Yes! The water temperature in Richards Bay in may is pleasant

Swimming in may is pleasant in Richards Bay and the surrounding area. The sea temperature is 76°F on average (min/max: 75°F/78°F), allowing you to swim for a long time and enjoy water sports.

Note also that in may, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 72°F, 4.8in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 76.46 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Richards Bay in may

May
Average sea temperature 76°F
Minimum sea temperature 75°F
Maximum sea temperature 78°F
Average outside temperature 74°F
Maximum outside temperature 77°F
Minimum outside temperature 70°F
Wind speed 13.7mph
Wind temperature 70°F
Precipitation 4.8in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Humidity 77%
Visibility in kilometers 9.73km
Cloud cover 27%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

Chart of the tides in may 2025

Tide times in may 2025 in Richards Bay

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in may

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in may62°F65°Fcold swimming
Durban in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may69°F72°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
East London in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
George in may62°F64°Fcold swimming
Margate in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in may58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in may63°F66°Fcold swimming
Knysna in may64°F67°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in may62°F64°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in may64°F67°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in may: sea temperature by city

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