Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
St Helens (Tasmania), Australia in May
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
4.3h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare St Helens (Tasmania), Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May is on the cooler side of St Helens (Tasmania)'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
May81mm average rain
May is wetter than St Helens (Tasmania)'s yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June, and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.3 hours average sun
May is one of St Helens (Tasmania)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to St Helens (Tasmania)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May25 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
