May weather forecastDorset Vale, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another comfortable month in Dorset Vale, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average high of 17.2°C (63°F).

Temperature

The transition into May subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a comfortable 17.2°C (63°F) from April's pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F). Dorset Vale nights in May witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout May, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 326mm (12.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Dorset Vale, Australia, is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm ACST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

In Dorset Vale, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Dorset Vale experiences an average high-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) and a low-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Dorset Vale is 70%.

In Dorset Vale, in May, during 12.9 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Dorset Vale is 10h and 18min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dorset Vale, Australia, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm ACST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

In Dorset Vale, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

20.8°C

17.2°C

14.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.8km/h

14.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.8

14.5

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average high temperature in May: 17.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (9.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average pressure in May: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average humidity in May: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average rainfall in May: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (16mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average rainfall days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average daylight in May: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are February and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Dorset Vale, Australia

Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Dorset Vale, 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).