May weather forecast
Coolum Beach, Australia

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Coolum Beach, is another pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.6°C (61.9°F) and an average high of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Coolum Beach observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between April's 24.2°C (75.6°F) and May's 21.8°C (71.2°F). Throughout May, the temperature in Coolum Beach falls to an average low of 16.6°C (61.9°F).

Humidity

In Coolum Beach, Australia, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, in Coolum Beach, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. In Coolum Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.9 days and collects up to 545mm (21.46") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Coolum Beach, in May, the average water temperature is 24°C (75.2°F).
Note: The allure of a swim in 24°C (75.2°F) waters can be influenced by your feelings towards the cold, today's sunshine, the wind's touch, and the ambient warmth. To put it in perspective, Olympic standards demand water temperatures of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Coolum Beach, the average sunshine in May is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Coolum Beach, Australia, are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note! The Sun's UV radiation gets intensified with the reflection from sand and water.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Coolum Beach?

The high-temperature, in May, in Coolum Beach, records 21.8°C (71.2°F), while the low-temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Coolum Beach?

In May, the average relative humidity in Coolum Beach is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May in Coolum Beach?

In Coolum Beach, Australia, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the water temperature in May in Coolum Beach?

In Coolum Beach, Australia, in May, the average water temperature is 24°C (75.2°F). A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 24°C (75.2°F) water.

What is the average length of the day in May in Coolum Beach?

In Coolum Beach, the average day length in May is 10h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Coolum Beach?

On the first day of May in Coolum Beach, Australia, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm AEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Coolum Beach?

In Coolum Beach, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Coolum Beach?

The months with the lowest UV index in Coolum Beach are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May in Coolum Beach?

In Coolum Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average temperature in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average pressure in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average wind speed in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.3km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average humidity in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average rainfall in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average rainfall in May: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average rainfall days in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average sea temperature in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average sea temperature in May: 24°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (21.2°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average sunshine days in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average UV index in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average cloud cover in May - Coolum Beach, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in May
Coolum Beach, Australia

Average visibility in May - Coolum Beach, 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).

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