Burleigh Heads weather in May (Australia)

What kind of weather does May bring to Burleigh Heads? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Burleigh Heads during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 16°C.

Precipitation

Burleigh Heads in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Burleigh Heads, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 22°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Gold Coast, Australia (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Burleigh Heads, 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 22°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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