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Northcote Weather in May

Northcote in May

The short of it: Northcote in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 9° · rain 57 mm · daylight 10 h 7 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & November

Thirty years of records give Northcote an average May high of 17°, a low of 9° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 7 min in mid-May, 63 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 March and November.

Against its neighbours, Northcote runs about middling and about as wet in May. Preston, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Northcote, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 7 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PrestonVictoria2 km NE17°9°58 mm
BrunswickVictoria3 km W17°9°53 mm
CoburgVictoria3 km WNW17°9°53 mm
KewVictoria5 km SSE17°9°57 mm
ReservoirVictoria6 km N17°9°58 mm
RichmondVictoria6 km S17°9°57 mm
Melbourne City CentreVictoria6 km SSW17°9°53 mm
MelbourneVictoria6 km SSW17°9°53 mm
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The Almanac · Northcote Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Northcote by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°15°51 mm19 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
February27°15°46 mm17 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
March25°14°40 mm16 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
April21°11°58 mm15 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
May17°9°57 mm17 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June14°7°56 mm18 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
July14°7°45 mm19 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August15°7°51 mm18 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
September17°8°58 mm20 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
October20°10°63 mm20 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November23°12°68 mm19 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December25°13°62 mm19 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Northcote in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Northcote in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Northcote?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and November.

How long are the days in Northcote in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 34 min in June to 14 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Northcote in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Northcote in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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