Cave Dive at Piccaninnie Ponds
Explore the spectacular underwater world of Piccaninnie Ponds which is recognized as a wetland of international importance. Add this to your bucket list.
Mount Gambier in May sees moderate daytime temperatures of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows of 10°C (50°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 63 mm (2.5 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Gambier. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Mount Gambier in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cave Dive at Piccaninnie Ponds
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