The weather in May in New South Wales

It's pleasantly warm in May in New South Wales with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in New South Wales. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for New South Wales, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2018, New South Wales reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for New South Wales

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New South Wales. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  New South Wales New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 88 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in New South Wales with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in New South Wales is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in New South Wales, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in New South Wales

Temperature in May in New South Wales over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in New South Wales, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in New South Wales

Total precipitation in May in New South Wales over the years

Daily UV index in May in New South Wales

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in New South Wales, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in New South Wales by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New South Wales. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.