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Burton Weather in May

Burton in May

The short of it: Burton in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 9° · rain 47 mm · daylight 10 h 20 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & April

May in Burton brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 9°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 20 min in mid-May, 56 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Burton runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Salisbury North, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Burton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° colder, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 20 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Salisbury NorthSouth Australia2 km SE19°9°47 mm
ParalowieSouth Australia3 km S19°10°48 mm
Salisbury DownsSouth Australia4 km SSE19°10°48 mm
SalisburySouth Australia5 km SE19°9°50 mm
Parafield GardensSouth Australia6 km S19°10°48 mm
Davoren ParkSouth Australia8 km NE19°9°50 mm
Salisbury EastSouth Australia8 km SE19°9°50 mm
Andrews FarmSouth Australia8 km NE19°9°47 mm

The Almanac · Burton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Burton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°16°19 mm19 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February30°16°16 mm18 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
March27°14°23 mm18 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°12°35 mm16 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°9°47 mm15 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June16°7°53 mm15 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July16°7°53 mm17 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦✦
August17°7°48 mm17 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
September20°9°51 mm18 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October23°10°38 mm19 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°13°32 mm19 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°15°28 mm20 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Burton in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Burton in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Burton?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Burton in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 50 min in June to 14 h 28 min in December.

Does it snow in Burton in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Burton in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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