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George Town Weather in May
May in George Town brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights around 9°C (48°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 75 mm (3 in), so pack an umbrella.
Rainfall in George Town in May
Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 75 mm (3 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.
Temperature in George Town in May
George Town in May gets highs of 16°C (61°F) during the day and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. At 9°C (48°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.
Sunshine in George Town in May
The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 156 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances for George Town.
George Town Temperature in May
Min Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
45%
Precipitation
75 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
14 days
Humidity
64% *
Sunshine
156 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Launceston, Australia (45 KM, 28 Miles).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in George Town in May
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
What To Do in George Town in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling6/10 -
Walking6/10 -
Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports9/10
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