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Box Hill weather in May (Victoria, Australia)

Looking to travel to Box Hill in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Box Hill generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Box Hill in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Box Hill. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Box Hill, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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 Box Hill in May?

For visitors traveling to Box Hill, 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 15°C there is no need to 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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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