Newcastle Weather in May
What's the weather like in Newcastle (New South Wales) in May 2024?
The climate in Newcastle during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Newcastle and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.4°C 70.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.1°C 51.9°F |
| Average temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 100 mm 3.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Newcastle
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Newcastle in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Newcastle weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 129mm 5.1ins |
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