Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
Upon the beginning of May, Gold Coast's high-temperatures register at an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F) characterizes Gold Coast's May nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 72%.Rainfall
In Gold Coast, Australia, in May, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. 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, Australia, the average seawater temperature in May is 24.2°C (75.6°F).Note: Taking into account a person's sensitivity to the cold, given sunshine, wind, and air temperature, swimming in 24.2°C (75.6°F) might be pleasant. (FYI: The water temperature set for the Olympic swimming event is between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Gold Coast is 10h and 44min.On the first day of May in Gold Coast, 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.
Sunshine
In Gold Coast, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gold Coast are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Gold Coast?
What is the average humidity in May in Gold Coast?
How much does it rain in Gold Coast in May?
What is the water temperature in May in Gold Coast?
How many hours of daylight does Gold Coast have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gold Coast?
How long on average sun shines in May in Gold Coast?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gold Coast?
What is the UV index reading in May in Gold Coast?
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gold Coast, Australia
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
