Lake Illawarra Weather in May

What's the weather like in Lake Illawarra (New South Wales) in May 2024?

The climate in Lake Illawarra during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in Lake Illawarra and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Lake Illawarra weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.8°C 65.9°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.1°F
Average temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 112 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 20.7°C 69.3°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lake Illawarra with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Lake Illawarra

Lake Illawarra average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lake Illawarra average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lake Illawarra average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lake Illawarra in May 2024.

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Lake Illawarra weather stats

Lake Illawarra weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.4°C 77.7°F
Driest month: September 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: August 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: March 177mm 7ins
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