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Parkes weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Parkes this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Parkes is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Parkes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Parkes. March, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Parkes, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Parkes, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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