George Town Weather in May

What's the weather like in George Town (Tasmania) in May 2024?

The climate in George Town during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in George Town and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

George Town weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.1°C 59.2°F
Nightly temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Average temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 81 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in George Town with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in George Town

George Town average temperature in May

May rainfall

George Town average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

George Town 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 George Town in May 2024.

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George Town weather stats

George Town weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: January 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: January 9.5hrs
Coldest month: July 11.9°C 53.4°F
Wettest month: July 95mm 3.7ins
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