Port Stephens Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Port Stephens, Australia in May.

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Nelson Bay Shoal Bay Salamander Bay Soldiers Point

Planning a journey to Port Stephens, Australia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Port Stephens in May

Port Stephens, Australia is a region in Australia. May in Port Stephens 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 15°C (59°F) in Nelson Bay.

To explore the conditions in Port Stephens, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raymond Terrace with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Shoal Bay with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Port Stephens by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Port Stephens — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nelson Bay)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May21°C (70°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October22°C (72°F) November24°C (75°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Port Stephens in May

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

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 Port Stephens

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

Temperature range in Port Stephens (May)

Precipitation variation in Port Stephens (May)

Nelson Bay

In May Nelson Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Nelson Bay →

Shoal Bay

In May Shoal Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Shoal Bay →

Salamander Bay

In May Salamander Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Salamander Bay →

Soldiers Point

In May Soldiers Point generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Soldiers Point →

Raymond Terrace

In May Raymond Terrace generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Raymond Terrace →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Port Stephens, in Australia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Port Stephens in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson Bay 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Shoal Bay 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Salamander Bay 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Soldiers Point 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Raymond Terrace 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Port Stephens weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Port Stephens, Australia in May?

May in Port Stephens, Australia brings perfect weather. In Nelson Bay, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Port Stephens, Australia in May?

Average temperatures in Port Stephens, Australia during May range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Nelson Bay.

Does Port Stephens, Australia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Port Stephens, Australia. Nelson Bay averages only about 84 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Port Stephens, Australia?

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

Generally speaking, January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Nelson Bay.

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