Dandenong weather in May (Victoria, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Dandenong during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Dandenong generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Dandenong in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Dandenong. 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 Dandenong climate page with graphs.

 

Dandenong, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Dandenong in May?

For visitors traveling to Dandenong, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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