May weather forecastElliott Heads, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Elliott Heads, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

The shift into May finds Elliott Heads at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F), closely comparable to April's conditions. The mean low-temperature during May nights in Elliott Heads is a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Elliott Heads, Australia, in May, during 13.6 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elliott Heads, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.9 days and collects up to 537mm (21.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of May, in Elliott Heads, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:08 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Elliott Heads, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Elliott Heads, is 23.3°C (73.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

In Elliott Heads, Australia, in May, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 10h and 55min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:08 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Elliott Heads is 6.7h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Elliott Heads, Australia.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Elliott Heads is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1018.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13km/h).

Average humidity in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Elliott Heads, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Elliott Heads, 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).