Adelaide · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 63°F, low 52°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
63° / 52°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
14 mph
What May feels like in Adelaide
Sunrise
07:03
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:21
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Adelaide in May
The kit for May in Adelaide: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-8° avg high
+5 rain days
Adelaide in April →
May
63°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+5° avg high
-1 rain days
Adelaide in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Adelaide in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Adelaide in May?+
Average high 63°F, average low 52°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Adelaide?+
Compared to April (avg high 71°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 59°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Adelaide in May?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in May, on average.