Weather in May in The Blue Mountains
Planning a trip to the Blue Mountains this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Blue Mountains in May?
The Blue Mountains 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 to pleasant in Springwood at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Springwood and 5°C in Mount Victoria.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Blue Mountains, check out the map below.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 52 mm in Katoomba.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Blue Mountains climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Blue Mountains?
Katoomba
In May Katoomba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Leura
In May Leura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Blackheath
In May Blackheath generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Wentworth Falls
In May Wentworth Falls generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mount Victoria
In May Mount Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Blue Mountains?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Katoomba, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Blue Mountains.
On average, the best time to visit the Blue Mountains is in April and October with generally perfect weather in Katoomba. The weather in May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
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