Maitland weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

How is the weather in Maitland in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Maitland, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Maitland in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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

 

Maitland, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58%  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Maitland in May?

For visitors traveling to Maitland, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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