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Wickham Weather in May

Wickham in May

The short of it: Wickham in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 19° · rain 29 mm · daylight 11 h 9 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Wickham an average May high of 31°, a low of 19° and some 29 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 9 min in mid-May, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Wickham runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Roebourne, 11 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Wickham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 9 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RoebourneWestern Australia11 km S31°19°29 mm
BulgarraWestern Australia30 km W32°18°27 mm
Karratha Industrial EstateWestern Australia30 km WSW32°18°27 mm
KarrathaWestern Australia31 km WSW32°18°27 mm
Pegs CreekWestern Australia33 km WSW32°18°26 mm
Millars WellWestern Australia34 km WSW32°18°26 mm
BayntonWestern Australia36 km WSW32°18°26 mm
NickolWestern Australia36 km WSW32°18°26 mm

The Almanac · Wickham Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Wickham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°27°54 mm18 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦
February38°27°77 mm16 km/h12 h 48 min✦
March38°26°81 mm16 km/h12 h 16 min✦
April36°23°26 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May31°19°29 mm13 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June27°16°32 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°18 mm12 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August30°15°2.0 mm14 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September33°17°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October36°20°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November38°23°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
December39°25°17 mm18 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wickham in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wickham in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Wickham?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Wickham in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 53 min in June to 13 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Wickham in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Wickham in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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