May weather forecastBarossa, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Barossa, is another refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.3°C (52.3°F) and an average high of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

As April shifts into May, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F) to a comfortable 17.3°C (63.1°F). In May, Barossa experiences a temperature dip to an average of 11.3°C (52.3°F) at night.

Humidity

In Barossa, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Barossa, in May, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Barossa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.3 days and collects up to 259mm (10.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm ACST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Updated: Jul 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Barossa, records 17.3°C (63.1°F), while the low-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in February is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

In Barossa, in May, during 11.2 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 10h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm ACST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Barossa is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

21.3°C

17.3°C

14.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.9km/h

12.6km/h

12.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.4

17.3

16.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Barossa, Australia

Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Barossa, Australia

Average pressure in May: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Barossa, Australia

Average wind speed in May: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (11km/h).

Average humidity in May
Barossa, Australia

Average humidity in May: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Barossa, Australia

Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (34mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Barossa, Australia

Average rainfall days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Barossa, Australia

Average sunshine days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Barossa, Australia

Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Barossa, Australia

Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Barossa, Australia

Average visibility in May: 10km

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