Cottesloe weather in May (Western Australia, Australia)

Curious about the May weather in Cottesloe? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Cottesloe the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Cottesloe in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 208 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. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cottesloe, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Perth, Australia (18 KM, 11 Miles).

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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 Cottesloe in May?

For visitors traveling to Cottesloe, 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 20°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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