Ocean Shores weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ocean Shores this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

May in Ocean Shores generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Ocean Shores in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ocean Shores, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Byron Bay, Australia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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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 Ocean Shores, 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. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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