Eltham weather in May (Victoria, Australia)

How does the May weather in Eltham compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Eltham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Eltham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Eltham. January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with 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 Eltham climate page with graphs.

 

Eltham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 3 m/s *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (18 KM, 11 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Eltham, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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