Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Hervey Bay with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Hervey Bay in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Hervey Bay with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 26°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hervey Bay will be around 26°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Hervey Bay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Hervey Bay in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
89 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Hervey Bay?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Hervey Bay. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Hervey Bay in May
With 30°C, Hervey Bay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Hervey Bay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Hervey Bay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Hervey Bay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Hervey Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Hervey Bay.
Daily UV Index in May in Hervey Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hervey Bay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Hervey Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Hervey Bay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Hervey Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Hervey Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Hervey Bay
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Average Weather in Hervey Bay by Month
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