Ladysmith Weather in May

What's the weather like in Ladysmith (KwaZulu-Natal) in May 2025?

The climate in Ladysmith during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Ladysmith and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

Ladysmith weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Nightly temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Average temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 15 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ladysmith with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ladysmith

Ladysmith average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ladysmith average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ladysmith average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ladysmith in May 2024.

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Ladysmith weather stats

Ladysmith weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: June 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.4hrs
Coldest month: June 19.7°C 67.5°F
Wettest month: January 132mm 5.2ins
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