Wollongong weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

What is the weather forecast for Wollongong in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Wollongong tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 19°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Wollongong in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wollongong, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Data from: Nowra, Australia (56 KM, 35 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Wollongong, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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