Rockdale weather in May (Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Rockdale this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During May, Rockdale experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Rockdale in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 180 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Rockdale. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rockdale climate page with graphs.

 

Rockdale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Sydney, Australia (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rockdale, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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