South Melbourne Weather in May
What's the weather like in South Melbourne (Victoria) in May 2024?
The climate in South Melbourne during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in South Melbourne and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.2°C 46.8°F |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 64 mm 2.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.2°C 61.1°F |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average May is the wettest month of the year in South Melbourne with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in South Melbourne
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 South Melbourne in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
South Melbourne weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.7°C 54.9°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 64mm 2.5ins |
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