May weather forecastMaroochydore, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Maroochydore, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°C (62.1°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Maroochydore observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between April's 24.1°C (75.4°F) and May's 21.8°C (71.2°F). In the month of May, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 16.7°C (62.1°F).

Humidity

In Maroochydore, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Maroochydore, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. In Maroochydore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.1 days and collects up to 579mm (22.8") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Maroochydore, the average seawater temperature in May is 24°C (75.2°F).
Note: Swimming in 24°C (75.2°F) can be enjoyable or not, depending on how you feel about the cold and conditions such as sunshine, wind, and the day's temperature. FYI: Olympic standards dictate waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Reflective properties of sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Maroochydore, in May, the average high-temperature is 21.8°C (71.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In Maroochydore, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average sea temperature is 24°C (75.2°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 24°C (75.2°F) water may be enjoyable.

The average day length in May is 10h and 49min.

On the first day of May in Maroochydore, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm AEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 21.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in May: 24°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (21°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Maroochydore, 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).