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Visiting Tasmania, Australia in May

The weather in May is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 82.5% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Tasmania.

May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (56°F). May is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Consider visiting Tasmania in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

Can you sunbathe in Tasmania in May?

No, May is not a good time for sunbathing in Tasmania.

May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 82.5% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about May temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Tasmania in May?

No, May is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, with the sea water at 14°C (56°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about May sea temperatures.

Is May a good time to holiday in Tasmania?

Probably not, May is not a good time for a holiday in Tasmania.

May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 82.5% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Tasmania. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (56°F). May is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the May temperatures and sunshine.

Is Tasmania warm in May?

No, Tasmania is a little too chilly for sunbathing in May.

The average maximum temperature in Tasmania in May is 15°C (60°F). The average maximum temperature is 18°C (64°) in the previous month and 13°C (56°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tasmania in May is 11°C (52°F). The average temperature is 13°C (56°F) in the previous month and 9°C (48°F) in the next month.

More info about the May temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Tasmania in May?

The average day light hours per day in Tasmania in May are 9.8. The sunshine percentage is 82.5% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright.

More about May sunshine.

Temperature in Tasmania in May

The weather in May is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into June. The average maximum temperature in Tasmania in May is 15°C (60°F). The average maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F) in the previous month and 13°C (56°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tasmania in May is 11°C (52°F). The average temperature is 13°C (56°F) in the previous month and 9°C (48°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Tasmania in May is 7°C (45°F). The minimum temperature is 9°C (48°F) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Tasmania in May

The days in May are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get slightly shorter into June. May has fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop markedly into June. During May the average day light hours are 9.8 per day in Tasmania. The sunshine percentage is 82.5% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Tasmania in May is typically 1.8 during May. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Tasmania in May

The average sea water temperature in Tasmania in May is 13.6°C (56.5°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Rainfall in Tasmania in May

May weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. May has fewer days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Tasmania in May is 1cm (0.4inches) and on average there are 11.9 rainy days in May making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Tasmania in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Tasmania in May is 8°C (47°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 10°C (50°F) in the previous month and 7°C (7°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Tasmania in May is typically 86.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 86.6% in the previous month and 89.9% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Tasmania in May is typically 68.2%. The average relative humidity is 66.5% in the previous month and 73.4% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Tasmania in May

The average maximum wind speed in Tasmania in May is typically 28KM/H (18MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 29KM/H (18MPH) in the previous month and 26KM/H (16MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Tasmania in May is typically 16KM/H (10MPH). The average wind speed is 15KM/H (9MPH) in the previous month and 14KM/H (9MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Tasmania in May is from the North West.

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