Wollongong weather in May (New South Wales, Australia)

Planning a trip to Wollongong in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Wollongong generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Wollongong in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

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).

Where to go in Australia in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Wollongong in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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