Weather in Adelaide in May
In an average May, Adelaide sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 10°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2026-05-01
Lowest
10°C
1987-05-26
Low
Highest
20°C
2013-05-09
Lowest
7°C
2006-05-23
Feels-like
Highest
27°C
2026-05-01
Lowest
2°C
1987-05-26
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
1997-05-02
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
1999-05-16
Wind
Highest
56 km/h
2016-05-09
Lowest
7 km/h
2011-05-28
Gust
Highest
104 km/h
2016-05-09
Lowest
15 km/h
1983-05-09
Precip
Wettest
121 mm
1988
Driest
8 mm
2005
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