The weather in May in Wollongong

It's pleasantly warm in May in Wollongong with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Wollongong. 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 Wollongong, 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 27°C in 2016, Wollongong reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Wollongong is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Wollongong

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

May weather comparison

  Wollongong New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 86 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Wollongong with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 12°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 Wollongong is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Wollongong

Temperature in May in Wollongong over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Wollongong, 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 Wollongong

Total precipitation in May in Wollongong over the years

Daily UV index in May in Wollongong

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Wollongong, 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 Wollongong by month

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