The weather in May in Esperance

It's pleasantly warm in May in Esperance with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Esperance. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Esperance, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2020, Esperance reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Esperance is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 104 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Esperance

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Esperance. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Esperance New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 24°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 104 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Esperance with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 12°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Esperance is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Esperance, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Esperance

Temperature in May in Esperance over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Esperance, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Esperance

Total precipitation in May in Esperance over the years

Daily UV index in May in Esperance

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Esperance, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Esperance by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Esperance. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.