Sheffield weather in May (Tasmania, Australia)

How does the weather in Sheffield usually fare in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Sheffield tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Sheffield in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 156 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sheffield, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Launceston, Australia (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sheffield.

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