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Horsham Weather in May

Horsham in May

The short of it: Horsham in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 10 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 43 mm · daylight 10 h 12 min

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

May in Horsham brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 43 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 12 min in mid-May, 60 minutes less than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Horsham runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Haven, 6 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Horsham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° colder, 17 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 12 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HavenVictoria6 km S17°6°44 mm
MurtoaVictoria26 km ENE18°6°39 mm
DimboolaVictoria32 km NNW18°6°36 mm
RupanyupVictoria40 km ENE17°6°41 mm
WarracknabealVictoria54 km NNE18°6°36 mm
StawellVictoria64 km SE16°6°52 mm
NhillVictoria65 km NW18°6°34 mm
DonaldVictoria80 km ENE18°6°33 mm
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The Almanac · Horsham Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Horsham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°13°33 mm15 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February30°13°22 mm15 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
March27°11°17 mm14 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°8°26 mm10 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°6°43 mm10 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
June14°4°47 mm13 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦✦
July14°4°45 mm13 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August15°4°43 mm14 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°44 mm15 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°7°37 mm14 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°9°38 mm15 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°11°29 mm15 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Horsham in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Horsham in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from April to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Horsham?

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

How long are the days in Horsham in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 40 min in June to 14 h 40 min in December.

Does it snow in Horsham in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Horsham in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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