May verdict

Shark Bay, Australia in May

Weather score68Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

37mm

Sun

7.7h

Sea

22°C

Weather score

68

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Shark Bay, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May26°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Shark Bay's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May37mm average rain

May is wetter than Shark Bay's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and August to December

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

May7.7 hours average sun

May is below Shark Bay's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May22°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May68 weather score

May sits close to Shark Bay's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary, March to April, and October to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.