May weather forecastRainbow Beach, Australia

May

Weather in May

Sea temperature

In Rainbow Beach, Australia, the average seawater temperature in May is 24.2°C (75.6°F).
Note: Think about diving into 24.2°C (75.6°F) waters. Factors like your sensitivity to cold, the brightness of the sun, wind conditions, and the day's warmth play a role. For reference, Olympic swimming competitions use waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of May, in Rainbow Beach, Australia, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AEST.

Frequently asked questions

In Rainbow Beach, Australia, in May, the average water temperature is 24.2°C (75.6°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 24.2°C (75.6°F).

In Rainbow Beach, Australia, the average day length in May is 10h and 52min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AEST.
Average sea temperature

Average sea temperature in May
Rainbow Beach, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in May: 24.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (21.3°C).

Average daylight in May
Rainbow Beach, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).