May Weather in Gold Coast

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Gold Coast, Australia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (68°F). Highs can soar to 24°C (76°F), while lows may dip to 15°C (59°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gold Coast throughout May hovers around 73%.

15°C (59°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (68°F)

Average temperature

24°C (76°F)

Maximum temperature

73%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Gold Coast averages 69 mm (2.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 21 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 60% probability of sunny days during this period.

69 mm (2.7 inches)

Precipitation

11 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 21 minutes

Sunshine hours

60%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Gold Coast reaches a maximum of 7, indicating a level of High exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 25 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 3 5 6 6 5 4 2 1 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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