Glenelg weather in May (South Australia, Australia)

What kind of weather does May bring to Glenelg? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Glenelg generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Glenelg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Expect around 8 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 166 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenelg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 21°C *  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 69% *  

* Data from: Adelaide, Australia (9 KM, 6 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 Glenelg, 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 21°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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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