May weather forecastKiama, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Kiama, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.6°C (54.7°F) and an average high of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Temperature

May's presence records an average high-temperature of a refreshing 18.6°C (65.5°F), closely mirroring April's climate. Throughout the May nights, Kiama encounters a low-temperature of 12.6°C (54.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Kiama is 71%.

Rainfall

In Kiama, Australia, in May, during 9.6 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kiama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 678mm (26.69") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 19.8°C (67.6°F).
Note: In 19.8°C (67.6°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.

Daylight

In Kiama, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kiama during May are 18.6°C (65.5°F) and 12.6°C (54.7°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

In May, in Kiama, Australia, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout May, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average sea temperature in Kiama, Australia, is 19.8°C (67.6°F). Swimming in 19.8°C (67.6°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In May, the average day length in Kiama, Australia, is 10h and 19min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kiama, Australia, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

In Kiama, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kiama, Australia, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kiama, Australia, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 18.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (15.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1020mbar

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
Kiama, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.5 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in May: 19.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (18.1°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 18min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Kiama, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Kiama, 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).