Cowes weather in May (Victoria, Australia)

Planning a trip to Cowes in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Cowes typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Cowes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 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 Cowes. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cowes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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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 Cowes in May?

For visitors traveling to Cowes, 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.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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