Gosford weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

How is the weather in Gosford in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Gosford the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Gosford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gosford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Sydney, Australia (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Gosford in May?

For visitors traveling to Gosford, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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