Barossa Valley Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Barossa Valley, Australia in May.

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Tanunda Angaston Lyndoch Nuriootpa

Planning a trip to the Barossa Valley, Australia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Barossa Valley in May

The Barossa Valley, Australia is a region in Australia. May in the Barossa Valley generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Tanunda.

To explore the conditions in the Barossa Valley, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 41 mm (1.6 in) in Tanunda.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Tanunda gets around 166 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in the Barossa Valley in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Barossa Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Barossa Valley

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Barossa Valley, Australia?

Temperature range in the Barossa Valley (May)

Precipitation variation in the Barossa Valley (May)

Tanunda

In May Tanunda generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
166 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tanunda →

Angaston

In May Angaston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
166 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Angaston →

Lyndoch

In May Lyndoch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
166 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lyndoch →

Nuriootpa

In May Nuriootpa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
166 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nuriootpa →

Marananga

In May Marananga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
166 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Marananga →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Barossa Valley, in Australia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Barossa Valley in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tanunda 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Angaston 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Lyndoch 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Nuriootpa 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Marananga 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

The Barossa Valley weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Barossa Valley, Australia in May?

the Barossa Valley, Australia typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tanunda average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Barossa Valley, Australia in May?

Tanunda averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does the Barossa Valley, Australia get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Barossa Valley, Australia during May, with Tanunda averaging close to 41 mm (1.6 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Barossa Valley, Australia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Barossa Valley, Australia with overall pleasant weather in Tanunda. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Tanunda. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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