May weather forecast
Hervey Bay, Australia

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Weather in May

May signifies cooler mornings and nights in Hervey Bay, with late-autumn chill setting in. Despite a decrease in average temperatures, the days remain comfortably warm in contrast to the cooler nights. With the noticeable decrease in rainfall, outdoor activities are rarely interrupted by showers. Sunny days are becoming commonplace, further enhancing ambient conditions. Cirrus clouds occasionally provide a picturesque sky, thanks to a significant reduction in cloud cover.

Temperature

May's arrival in Hervey Bay brings an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.9°C (73.2°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 17.8°C (64°F).

Humidity

In Hervey Bay, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Hervey Bay, Australia, during May, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. In Hervey Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.2 days and collects up to 623mm (24.53") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hervey Bay, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:06 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Hervey Bay, the average sunshine in May is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hervey Bay in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 17.8°C (64°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Hervey Bay?

In Hervey Bay, Australia, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

How much does it rain in Hervey Bay in May?

In Hervey Bay, during May, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Hervey Bay?

The average day length in May in Hervey Bay is 10h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Hervey Bay?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hervey Bay, Australia, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:06 pm AEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hervey Bay have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Hervey Bay is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hervey Bay?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Hervey Bay, Australia.

What is the UV index reading in May in Hervey Bay?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hervey Bay, Australia, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average temperature in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average high temperature in May: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average pressure in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average wind speed in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average humidity in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average rainfall in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average rainfall in May: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (88mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average rainfall days in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average sunshine days in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average UV index in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average cloud cover in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Hervey Bay, Australia

Average visibility in May - Hervey Bay, Australia
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Hervey Bay, Australia

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