Hornsby weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

Is Hornsby a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Hornsby is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Hornsby in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hornsby, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Sydney, Australia (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Hornsby, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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