May weather forecastBenowa, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Benowa, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17°C (62.6°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

The shift into May uncovers an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F), subtly different from the previous month. Benowa's average nighttime temperature in May modestly descends to an enjoyable 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Benowa is 72%.

Rainfall

In Benowa, Australia, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Benowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.4 days and collects up to 338mm (13.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Benowa, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 17°C (62.6°F) respectively.

In Benowa, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

In Benowa, during May, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 10h and 44min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AEST.

In Benowa, Australia, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Benowa, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Benowa, 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).