Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Blue Mountains, Australia in May.

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Katoomba Leura Blackheath Wentworth Falls

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

What to Expect in the Blue Mountains in May

The Blue Mountains, Australia is a region in Australia. May in the Blue Mountains generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Mount Victoria at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Springwood at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Springwood and 5°C (41°F) in Mount Victoria.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Blue Mountains, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 52 mm (2 in) in Katoomba.

Explore the Blue Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Blue Mountains - and find the best time to visit. (based on Katoomba)

January27°C (81°F) February26°C (79°F) March24°C (75°F) April21°C (70°F) May17°C (63°F) June14°C (57°F) July14°C (57°F) This monthAugust15°C (59°F) September19°C (66°F) October21°C (70°F) November23°C (73°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Blue Mountains in May

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

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 Blue Mountains

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

Temperature range in the Blue Mountains (May)

Precipitation variation in the Blue Mountains (May)

Katoomba

In May Katoomba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
Climate in Katoomba →

Leura

In May Leura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
Climate in Leura →

Blackheath

In May Blackheath generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
Climate in Blackheath →

Wentworth Falls

In May Wentworth Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Wentworth Falls →

Mount Victoria

In May Mount Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Blue Mountains, in Australia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Blue Mountains in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Katoomba 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Leura 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Blackheath 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Wentworth Falls 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Mount Victoria 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Springwood 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)

The Blue Mountains weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Blue Mountains, Australia in May?

the Blue Mountains, Australia typically experiences good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Katoomba average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Blue Mountains, Australia in May?

Katoomba averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does the Blue Mountains, Australia get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Blue Mountains, Australia during May, with Katoomba averaging close to 52 mm (2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Blue Mountains, Australia?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Katoomba, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Blue Mountains, Australia.

On average, the best time to visit the Blue Mountains, Australia is in April and October with generally excellent weather in Katoomba. The weather in May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be good.

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