Adelaide weather in May (South Australia, Australia)

Curious about the May weather in Adelaide? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Adelaide typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Adelaide in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Adelaide climate page with graphs.

 

Adelaide, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 55%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 69%  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Adelaide in May?

For visitors traveling to Adelaide, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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