Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Western Australia with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Western Australia 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 Western Australia with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 23°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Western Australia will be around 21°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 26% 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 Western Australia. 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.
Western Australia in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Western Australia?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Western Australia. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Western Australia in May
With 32°C, Western Australia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Western Australia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Western Australia, 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 Western Australia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Western Australia, 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 8 days of rain in Western Australia.
Daily UV Index in May in Western Australia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Western Australia, 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 Western Australia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Western Australia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Western Australia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Western Australia, 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 Western Australia
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Western Australia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Western Australia by Month
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