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
The arrival of May denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a refreshing 19.4°C (66.9°F) from April's 22.3°C (72.1°F). Rathmines, during the month of May, experiences an average low-temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Rathmines is 72%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rathmines, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 620mm (24.41") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature in Rathmines is 21.3°C (70.3°F).Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of May, in Rathmines, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:55 pm AEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May in Rathmines?
How many days does it rain in May in Rathmines?
How cold is the water in May in Rathmines?
What is the average length of the day in May in Rathmines?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Rathmines?
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When is the lowest UV index in Rathmines?
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Average temperature in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average high temperature in May: 19.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 13.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (10.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average pressure in May: 1020.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average wind speed in May: 15.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (14.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average rainfall in May: 45mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (34mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.2 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average sea temperature in May: 21.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (23.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (18.8°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Rathmines, Australia
- Average cloud cover in May: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Rathmines, 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).
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