Nelson Bay weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

Is May a good time to explore Nelson Bay weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Nelson Bay is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Nelson Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

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 Nelson Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Nelson Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Data from: Maitland, Australia (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Nelson Bay, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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