Weather in May in New South Wales
Thinking about venturing to New South Wales this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New South Wales, check out the map below.
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 cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Sydney. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our New South Wales climate page.
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Popular destinations
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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