May weather forecast
Gold Coast, Australia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Gold Coast, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 17°C (62.6°F).

Temperature

In Gold Coast, the average high-temperature in May is relatively the same as in April - a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F). In May, the average low-temperature is 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Gold Coast is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Gold Coast, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout May, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gold Coast, there are 118.4 rainfall days, and 338mm (13.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Gold Coast, the average seawater temperature in May is 24.2°C (75.6°F).
Note: Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 24.2°C (75.6°F) water may be enjoyable. (FYI: The official water temperature required for the Olympic swimming competition is 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Gold Coast, Australia, is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of May, in Gold Coast, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gold Coast. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Gold Coast?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Gold Coast, Australia, is 21.4°C (70.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 17°C (62.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Gold Coast?

In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in May in Gold Coast?

In May, in Gold Coast, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout May, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

How warm is the water in May in Gold Coast?

In Gold Coast, Australia, in May, the average water temperature is 24.2°C (75.6°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 24.2°C (75.6°F) water may be enjoyable.

How many hours of daylight does Gold Coast have in May?

The average day length in May in Gold Coast is 10h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gold Coast?

On the first day of May in Gold Coast, Australia, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm AEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gold Coast have in May?

In Gold Coast, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gold Coast?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gold Coast, Australia.

What is the UV index reading in May in Gold Coast?

In Gold Coast, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average temperature in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average pressure in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average wind speed in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.7km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average humidity in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average rainfall in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average rainfall in May: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average rainfall days in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average sea temperature in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average sea temperature in May: 24.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (21.4°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 44min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average sunshine days in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average UV index in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average cloud cover in May - Gold Coast, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in May
Gold Coast, Australia

Average visibility in May - Gold Coast, 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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