Wollongong Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Wollongong and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Wollongong weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.5°C 49.1°F
Average temperature 14.4°C 57.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 116 mm 4.6 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 6th driest month of the year in Wollongong with around 116mm 4.6 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 Wollongong

Wollongong average temperature in May

May rainfall

Wollongong average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Wollongong 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 Wollongong in May 2024.

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Wollongong weather stats

Wollongong weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: September 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: August 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 16°C 60.8°F
Wettest month: March 190mm 7.5ins
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