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The weather in May is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 42.3% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Melbourne.
May has total rainfall of 6.5cm (2.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). May is too cold for swimming in Melbourne 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 Melbourne in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
No, May is not a good time for sunbathing in Melbourne.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 42.3% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.5cm (2.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
More about May temperature and sunshine.
No, May is too cold for swimming in Melbourne for any length of time, with the sea water at 15°C (58°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
More about May sea temperatures.
Yes, May is a slightly cool time for a holiday in Melbourne.
May has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 42.3% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.5cm (2.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.9 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 Melbourne. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). May is too cold for swimming in Melbourne for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
More about the May temperatures and sunshine.
No, Melbourne is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days in May.
The average maximum temperature in Melbourne in May is 17°C (63°F). The average maximum temperature is 20°C (69°) in the previous month and 14°C (57°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Melbourne in May is 12°C (53°F). The average temperature is 15°C (58°F) in the previous month and 10°C (49°F) in the next month.
More info about the May temperatures and sunshine.
The average day light hours per day in Melbourne in May are 10. The sunshine percentage is 42.3% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
More about May sunshine.
The weather in May is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into June. The average maximum temperature in Melbourne in May is 17°C (63°F). The average maximum temperature is 20°C (69°F) in the previous month and 14°C (57°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Melbourne in May is 12°C (53°F). The average temperature is 15°C (58°F) in the previous month and 10°C (49°F) in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Melbourne in May is 6°C (43°F). The minimum temperature is 9°C (48°F) in the previous month and 5°C (40°F) in the next month.
The days in May are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get marginally shorter into June. May has fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop into June. During May the average day light hours are 10 per day in Melbourne. The sunshine percentage is 42.3% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The ultraviolet index in Melbourne in May is typically 2.6 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.
The average sea water temperature in Melbourne in May is 14.7°C (58.5°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.
May weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. May has a few more days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to rise slightly into June. The average total rainfall in Melbourne in May is 6.5cm (2.6inches) and on average there are 14.9 rainy days in May making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Melbourne in May is 11°C (51°F) which is very comfortable. The dew point is 12°C (54°F) in the previous month and 9°C (9°F) in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Melbourne in May is typically 94.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 93.2% in the previous month and 95.9% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Melbourne in May is typically 75.9%. The average relative humidity is 70.7% in the previous month and 82.1% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Melbourne in May is typically 25KM/H (16MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 26KM/H (16MPH) in the previous month and 25KM/H (16MPH) in the next month.
The average wind speed in Melbourne in May is typically 13KM/H (8MPH). The average wind speed is 13KM/H (8MPH) in the previous month and 13KM/H (8MPH) in the next month.
The average wind direction in Melbourne in May is from the North-Northwest.
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