May weather forecastCooktown, Australia
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn in Cooktown, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.2°C (72°F) and max 26.9°C (80.4°F).Temperature
May's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F) from April's 28.8°C (83.8°F). Cooktown sustains an average of approximately a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F) during May nights, with little variation from daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Cooktown is 77%.Rainfall
In Cooktown, in May, during 11 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cooktown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.8 days and collects up to 618mm (24.33") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 11h and 24min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:54 pm AEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 6.2h.UV index
April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Cooktown. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Average temperature in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average high temperature in May: 26.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 22.2°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average pressure in May: 1013.6mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average wind speed in May: 21.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average rainfall in May: 22mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (5mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average rainfall days in May: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Cooktown, Australia
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Cooktown, 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).
