May weather forecastAltona, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Altona, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 15.7°C (60.3°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

May's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 19.3°C (66.7°F) in April to a moderate 15.7°C (60.3°F). An average minimum temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F) is recorded in Altona during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Altona, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Altona, there are 157.6 rainfall days, and 415mm (16.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Altona, Australia, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of May, in Altona, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:10 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Altona, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Altona are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Altona, Australia, during May are 15.7°C (60.3°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F) respectively.

In Altona, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Altona, in May, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Altona, Australia, is 10h and 6min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:10 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 6.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are May and August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Altona, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).