Weather in May in New South Wales
Considering a trip to New South Wales this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in New South Wales in May?
New South Wales is a region in Australia. New South Wales has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Thredbo at 12°C and warm in Moree at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Moree and 2°C in Thredbo.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Broken Hill with an average of 15 mm to high rainfall in Byron Bay with 118 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected in Sydney. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at May's conditions in New South Wales, see the map below. For a more detailed look at New South Wales's yearly weather, check out our New South Wales climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in New South Wales?
Sydney
In May Sydney generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Byron Bay
In May Byron Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jindabyne
In May Jindabyne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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The Entrance
In May The Entrance generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Merimbula
In May Merimbula generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New South Wales, in Australia.
Is May the best time to visit New South Wales?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to New South Wales. Typically, the climate in Sydney is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Sydney.
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