Sawtell Weather in May

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

The climate in Sawtell during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Sawtell and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Sawtell weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.4°C 52.4°F
Average temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 157 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sawtell with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Sawtell

Sawtell average temperature in May

May rainfall

Sawtell average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Sawtell 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 Sawtell in May 2024.

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Sawtell weather stats

Sawtell weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.2°C 81°F
Driest month: September 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.5hrs
Coldest month: July 18.5°C 65.3°F
Wettest month: March 254mm 10ins
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