Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
63°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Adelaide
Australia · Oceania
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
63°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 7 wet days, more than in most months.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 49°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
49%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 62°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain15%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday62°F
Rain15%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon62°F
Rain14%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening59°F
Rain12%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 65 | 0.7 | 3 | 12.9 | 58 |
| Feb | 78 | 65 | 0.7 | 2 | 12.0 | 59 |
| Mar | 74 | 62 | 0.7 | 3 | 11.0 | 62 |
| Apr | 69 | 58 | 1.3 | 5 | 9.7 | 66 |
| May | 63 | 54 | 1.8 | 7 | 8.5 | 72 |
| Jun | 58 | 50 | 2.2 | 9 | 8.0 | 77 |
| Jul | 57 | 49 | 2.3 | 10 | 8.3 | 78 |
| Aug | 58 | 49 | 2.1 | 10 | 9.1 | 76 |
| Sep | 62 | 52 | 1.9 | 8 | 10.1 | 71 |
| Oct | 66 | 55 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.5 | 66 |
| Nov | 71 | 59 | 1.2 | 5 | 12.0 | 62 |
| Dec | 75 | 62 | 0.9 | 4 | 12.6 | 59 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology