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May is a fair month in Devonport

Climate Overview

Devonport, Australia in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.4°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 10 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 15.1°C (59°F).

This month falls at the end of Autumn.

Daily highs in May gradually drop from around 16°C (60°F) at the start to 13°C (56°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 72 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 1th, averaging 15.8°C (60°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C cooler with 2 more rainy days. Temperatures begin dropping heading into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
12°C / 5°C
Rain
10 days · 72 mm
Sunshine
7.3h / day
Humidity
80% — Very Humid
Wind
16 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (252°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
9.8 h
Cloud Cover
57%
Clear Sky Days
3.9
UV Index
2.7 — Moderate
Sea Temperature
15°C
Dew Point
8°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 07:16
Daylight 9.9h
Sunset 17:08

Compare Months

January best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 14°C
Feels Like
24°C / 13°C
Rain
9days (65 mm) Wet
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
7.8 Very High
February best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 13°C
Feels Like
22°C / 12°C
Rain
7days (48 mm) Good
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
7.5 Very High
March best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
8days (55 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
6 High
April
Good
Temp
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
16°C / 8°C
Rain
8days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
4.2 Moderate
May
Fair
Temp
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
12°C / 5°C
Rain
10days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
2.7 Moderate
June
Fair
Temp
12°C / 6°C
Feels Like
10°C / 3°C
Rain
10days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
6.4h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
2.1 Moderate
July
Fair
Temp
12°C / 5°C
Feels Like
9°C / 2°C
Rain
14days (98 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
2.2 Moderate
August
Fair
Temp
13°C / 6°C
Feels Like
10°C / 3°C
Rain
13days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
3.2 Moderate
September
Fair
Temp
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
12days (81 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
4.7 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
16°C / 8°C
Feels Like
14°C / 5°C
Rain
12days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
6.3 High
November
Good
Temp
19°C / 10°C
Feels Like
17°C / 8°C
Rain
11days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
7.1 Very High
December
Good
Temp
21°C / 11°C
Feels Like
20°C / 10°C
Rain
8days (55 mm) Wet
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
8.2 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 24°C / 14°C 24°C / 13°C 9days (65 mm) Wet 11.9h Excellent 67% Muggy 7.8 Very High Excellent View Details
February best 22°C / 13°C 22°C / 12°C 7days (48 mm) Good 11.2h Excellent 67% Muggy 7.5 Very High Excellent View Details
March best 21°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 8days (55 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 72% Muggy 6 High Excellent View Details
April 17°C / 10°C 16°C / 8°C 8days (66 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 77% Humid 4.2 Moderate Good View Details
May 14°C / 7°C 12°C / 5°C 10days (72 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 80% Humid 2.7 Moderate Fair View Details
June 12°C / 6°C 10°C / 3°C 10days (89 mm) Wet 6.4h Fair 84% Humid 2.1 Moderate Fair View Details
July 12°C / 5°C 9°C / 2°C 14days (98 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 84% Humid 2.2 Moderate Fair View Details
August 13°C / 6°C 10°C / 3°C 13days (86 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 81% Humid 3.2 Moderate Fair View Details
September 14°C / 7°C 11°C / 4°C 12days (81 mm) Wet 9h Good 77% Humid 4.7 Moderate Fair View Details
October 16°C / 8°C 14°C / 5°C 12days (102 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 74% Muggy 6.3 High Fair View Details
November 19°C / 10°C 17°C / 8°C 11days (70 mm) Wet 11.5h Excellent 71% Muggy 7.1 Very High Good View Details
December 21°C / 11°C 20°C / 10°C 8days (55 mm) Wet 12.2h Excellent 67% Muggy 8.2 Very High Good View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Devonport, with average highs of 14°C (58°F) and around 10 rainy days. Devonport, Australia in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.4°C (58°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain
Devonport typically sees around 10 rainy days in May with 72 mm (2.8 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Devonport during May are cool at around 7°C (45°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Devonport. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Devonport during May is 3 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Devonport gets approximately 10 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 7 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Devonport during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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