May weather forecastCrows Nest, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Crows Nest, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.7°C (54.9°F) and 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Temperature

Crows Nest's average high-temperature marks a comfortable 19.7°C (67.5°F) with the advent of May, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. During the nights in May, Crows Nest observes an average low-temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Crows Nest, Australia, during May, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Crows Nest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 647mm (25.47") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Crows Nest, in May, the average water temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Note: When the surface water temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Crows Nest, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Crows Nest, Australia, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Crows Nest, the average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Crows Nest, Australia. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 19.7°C (67.5°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

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

In Crows Nest, in May, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average sea temperature in Crows Nest is 20.8°C (69.4°F). Swimming in 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The average day length in May in Crows Nest is 10h and 23min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Crows Nest, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

In Crows Nest, Australia, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Crows Nest, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

22.6°C

19.7°C

16.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.2km/h

13.7km/h

14.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

15.3

11.6

15.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.7

16.3

12.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average high temperature in May: 19.7°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 (16.6°C).

Average low temperature in May: 12.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average pressure in May: 1020.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average wind speed in May: 12.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and August (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average rainfall in May: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (35mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average rainfall days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average sea temperature in May: 20.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (18.6°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average daylight in May: 10h and 24min

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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Crows Nest, Australia

Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Crows Nest, 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).