South Australia weather in May
Planning a journey to South Australia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South Australia in May?
South Australia is a region in Australia. May in South Australia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Mount Gambier at 17°C and warm in Coober Pedy at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Coober Pedy and 10°C in Mount Gambier.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 13 mm to moderate rainfall in Millicent with 67 mm. The city Adelaide usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Australia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in South Australia?
Adelaide
In May Adelaide generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Victor Harbor
In May Victor Harbor generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kingscote
In May Kingscote generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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McLaren Vale
In May McLaren Vale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Clare
In May Clare generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit South Australia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Adelaide, May might be a good time to visit South Australia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit South Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Adelaide. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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