Southport weather in May (Australia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Southport during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Southport during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 16°C at night.

Precipitation

Southport in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 201 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Southport. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Southport, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 22°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Gold Coast, Australia (4 KM, 3 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?

For visitors traveling to Southport, 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 22°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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