Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Sunshine Coast, Australia in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
160mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sunshine Coast, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Sunshine Coast's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May160mm average rain
May sits near Sunshine Coast's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.4 hours average sun
May is one of Sunshine Coast's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May24°C average sea
May is close to Sunshine Coast's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May52 weather score
May scores below Sunshine Coast's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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