May weather forecastSaint Kilda, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Saint Kilda, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.8°C (51.4°F) and max 16°C (60.8°F).

Temperature

Saint Kilda's weather in May involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from April's 19°C (66.2°F) to a still refreshing 16°C (60.8°F). An average low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F) is expected in Saint Kilda during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Saint Kilda is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 17.2°C (63°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 17.2°C (63°F), most individuals do not find swimming enjoyable. As the temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes more difficult.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are May and August, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

Saint Kilda in May has an average high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F).

In Saint Kilda, Australia, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Saint Kilda, Australia. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

In Saint Kilda, Australia, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

In Saint Kilda, the average seawater temperature in May is 17.2°C (63°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.2°C (63°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).

In Saint Kilda, the average day length in May is 10h and 6min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm AEST.

May and August, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Saint Kilda, Australia.

The average sunshine duration in May in Saint Kilda, Australia, is 6.4h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (24.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (8°C).

Average pressure in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (48mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and July (34mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Saint Kilda, 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
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 6min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Saint Kilda, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).