May verdict

Central Coast (New South Wales), Australia in May

Weather score40Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.

Central Coast (New South Wales), Australia, Australia travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

113mm

Sun

5.6h

Sea

21°C

Weather score

40

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May20°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Central Coast (New South Wales)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May113mm average rain

May sits near Central Coast (New South Wales)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJuly to October and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May5.6 hours average sun

May is one of Central Coast (New South Wales)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May21°C average sea

May is close to Central Coast (New South Wales)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May40 weather score

May scores below Central Coast (New South Wales)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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