Coffs Harbour weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

How's the weather trend in Coffs Harbour as May approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Coffs Harbour during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Coffs Harbour in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 215 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Coffs Harbour. May, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Coffs Harbour climate page with graphs.

 

Coffs Harbour, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in Australia in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Coffs Harbour, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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