May weather forecastBendigo, Australia

May

Weather in May

May ushers in the cool weather of late autumn. From April, temperatures continue to decrease, matching the fewer hours of sunlight, now at 10.2 hours per day. The skies become cloudier, and humidity levels increase, while rainfall remains consistent. Despite these changes, Bendigo maintains its appeal, offering a serene and charming environment. Wind speeds in the city increase slightly to 8.9km/h (5.5mph), giving rise to cooler mornings and evenings.

Temperature

May ushers in a minor alteration in Bendigo's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from April's pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F) to a refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F). Bendigo's temperature lowers to a mean of 7.5°C (45.5°F) during the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Bendigo, Australia, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bendigo, in May, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.6 rainfall days, and 323mm (12.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bendigo, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bendigo is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Bendigo, Australia, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:15 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Bendigo is 7.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in May translates into these instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bendigo during May are 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 7.5°C (45.5°F) respectively. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Bendigo, Australia, is 77%.

In May, in Bendigo, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Bendigo, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

In Bendigo, Australia, the average day length in May is 10h and 11min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bendigo, Australia, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:15 pm AEST.

In Bendigo, Australia, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bendigo, Australia, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (4°C).

Average pressure in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (48%).

Average rainfall in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (35mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15 days).

Average UV index in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Bendigo, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).