Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Cocos Islands with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cocos Islands 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 Cocos Islands with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 27°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cocos Islands will be around 30°C, with nights close to 27°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 19% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Cocos Islands. 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.
Cocos Islands in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
51 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 8 days | |
April
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 Cocos Islands?
May is a great month to be in Cocos Islands for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cocos Islands in May
With 32°C, Cocos Islands hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Cocos Islands
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Cocos Islands, 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.
Weather experiences in May in Cocos Islands
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Daily Precipitation in May in Cocos Islands
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Cocos Islands, 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 6 days of rain in Cocos Islands.
Daily UV Index in May in Cocos Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cocos Islands, 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 Cocos Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Cocos Islands, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Cocos Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Cocos Islands, 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 Cocos Islands
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cocos Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Cocos Islands
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Average Weather in Cocos Islands by Month
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