Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in May
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Adelaide, South Australia, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Adelaide's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May71mm average rain
May is one of Adelaide's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.2 hours average sun
May is one of Adelaide's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May17°C average sea
May is close to Adelaide's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May39 weather score
May scores below Adelaide's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
