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New Town weather in May (Tasmania, Australia)

Planning a trip to New Town in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, New Town generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

New Town in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

New Town, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Hobart, Tasmania (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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.

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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 New Town in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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