Thredbo weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Thredbo in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Thredbo typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 12°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Thredbo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thredbo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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