Williamstown weather in May (Victoria, Australia)

What kind of weather does May bring to Williamstown? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Williamstown includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Williamstown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 140 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Williamstown. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Williamstown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Melbourne, Australia (7 KM, 4 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 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to 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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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