Hunter Valley Weather in May

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

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Pokolbin Cessnock Rothbury Lovedale

Considering a trip to the Hunter Valley, Australia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Hunter Valley in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Pokolbin.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Broke with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Cessnock with 51 mm (2 in).

Explore the Hunter Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Hunter Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pokolbin)

January31°C (88°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April25°C (77°F) May21°C (70°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August20°C (68°F) September23°C (73°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Hunter Valley in May

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

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

Temperature range in the Hunter Valley (May)

Precipitation variation in the Hunter Valley (May)

Pokolbin

In May Pokolbin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Pokolbin →

Cessnock

In May Cessnock generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Cessnock →

Rothbury

In May Rothbury generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Rothbury →

Lovedale

In May Lovedale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lovedale →

Mount View

In May Mount View generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Hunter Valley, in Australia.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pokolbin 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Cessnock 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Rothbury 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Lovedale 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Mount View 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Broke 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

The Hunter Valley weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in the Hunter Valley, Australia brings perfect weather. In Pokolbin, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Hunter Valley, Australia during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Pokolbin.

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

May is on the drier side in the Hunter Valley, Australia. Pokolbin averages only about 45 mm (1.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Hunter Valley, Australia. Typically, the climate in Pokolbin is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Pokolbin. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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