Williamstown weather in May (South Australia, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Williamstown in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Williamstown typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Williamstown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Williamstown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 69% *  

* Data from: Adelaide, Australia (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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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 Williamstown, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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