Sawtell weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

How is the weather in Sawtell in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Sawtell the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Sawtell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 215 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sawtell, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 21°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Coffs Harbour, Australia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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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 Sawtell in May?

For visitors traveling to Sawtell, 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 21°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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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