Adelaide Weather in May
Australia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (65°F)
Avg low10°C (50°F)
Rainfall49 mm (1.9 in)
RatingExcellent 9.1/10
Expect mild days in Adelaide in May: the average high is 19°C (65°F) and the average low is 10°C (50°F). May is autumn (fall) in Australia. The month is fairly dry, with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 10.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Adelaide?
May is a good time to visit Adelaide (9.1/10), though February to April and September to December are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (65°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 44% |
| Daylight | 10.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.7 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C cooler than April, with 15 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Adelaide in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Adelaide weather in other months
Jan30°C / 16°C18 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 16°C15 mmExcellentMar27°C / 15°C23 mmExcellentApr23°C / 13°C34 mmExcellentMay19°C / 10°C49 mmExcellentJun15°C / 8°C57 mmGoodJul15°C / 7°C57 mmGoodAug16°C / 7°C46 mmGoodSep19°C / 8°C42 mmExcellentOct22°C / 10°C24 mmExcellentNov25°C / 13°C22 mmExcellentDec28°C / 14°C21 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit AdelaideJune →
Nearby in May
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