May verdict

Mornington Peninsula, Australia in May

Weather score29Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.

Mornington Peninsula, Australia, Australia travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

16°C

Rain

97mm

Sun

4.2h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

29

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May16°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Mornington Peninsula'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.

May97mm average rain

May is one of Mornington Peninsula's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May4.2 hours average sun

May is one of Mornington Peninsula'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

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May16°C average sea

May is close to Mornington Peninsula's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May29 weather score

May scores below Mornington Peninsula'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.

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