May weather forecast
Dover Heights, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Dover Heights, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.7°C (56.7°F) and an average high of 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Temperature

Dover Heights's May reports an average high-temperature of a comfortable 19.4°C (66.9°F), exhibiting a minor difference from April. During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 13.7°C (56.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Dover Heights, during May, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 635mm (25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Dover Heights, in May, the average water temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Note: For most people, a water temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not conducive to enjoyable swimming. Breathing control becomes harder as the water temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Dover Heights?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 19.4°C (66.9°F) and a low-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Dover Heights, Australia, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Dover Heights, in May, during 10.1 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How cold is the water in May?
In Dover Heights, in May, the average water temperature 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).
How many hours of daylight does Dover Heights have in May?
In Dover Heights, the average day length in May is 10h and 23min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Dover Heights?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Dover Heights have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In Dover Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average temperature in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.9°C).

Average pressure in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average pressure in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average wind speed in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average humidity in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average rainfall in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average rainfall in May: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (32mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average rainfall days in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.7 days).

Average sea temperature in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average sea temperature in May
Dover Heights, 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 - Dover Heights, Australia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min

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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average sunshine days in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average UV index in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average cloud cover in May
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May - Dover Heights, Australia
Average visibility in May
Dover Heights, 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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