Encounter Bay Weather in May

What's the weather like in Encounter Bay (South Australia) in May 2024?

The climate in Encounter Bay during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Encounter Bay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Encounter Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.8°C 64°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Average temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 17.4°C 63.4°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Encounter Bay

Encounter Bay average temperature in May

May rainfall

Encounter Bay average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Encounter Bay average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Encounter Bay in May 2024.

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Encounter Bay weather stats

Encounter Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.2°C 77.4°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: February 10hrs
Coldest month: July 14.5°C 58.1°F
Wettest month: July 85mm 3.3ins
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