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
Weather in May
Temperature
May in Melbourne brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a comfortable 19.3°C in April to a still refreshing 15.6°C. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 9.1°C is experienced in Melbourne.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Melbourne is 76%.Rainfall
In Melbourne, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm of precipitation. In Melbourne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.4 days and collects up to 465mm of precipitation.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature is 17.2°C.Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 17.2°C. The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C to 15°C.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Melbourne is 10h and 6min.On the first day of May in Melbourne, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:10 pm AEST.
Sunshine
In Melbourne, the average sunshine in May is 6.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Average temperature in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average high temperature in May: 15.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average pressure in May: 1020.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average wind speed in May: 12.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average rainfall in May: 42mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (34mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average sea temperature in May: 17.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (14.7°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Melbourne, Australia
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
Melbourne, Australia
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