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May is a good month in Central Coast

Climate Overview

Central Coast, Australia in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19.1°C (66°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 10 days this month. Sea temperature averages 20.6°C (69°F).

This month falls at the end of Autumn.

Daily highs in May gradually drop from around 20°C (69°F) at the start to 18°C (64°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 72 mm across the month.

Expect around 8.9h of sunshine at the start of May, decreasing to 8.4h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 1th, averaging 20.6°C (69°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C cooler with 1 fewer rainy days. Temperatures begin dropping heading into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
19°C / 14°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
10 days · 72 mm
Sunshine
8.4h / day
Humidity
74% — Humid
Wind
18 km/h
Wind Direction
W (265°)
Gusts
34 km/h
Daylight
10.4 h
Cloud Cover
42%
Clear Sky Days
8.8
UV Index
3.4 — Moderate
Sea Temperature
21°C
Dew Point
12°C — Comfortable
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:40
Daylight 10.4h
Sunset 17:05

Compare Months

January best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 21°C
Feels Like
29°C / 22°C
Rain
13days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
7.5 Very High
February best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 21°C
Feels Like
28°C / 22°C
Rain
12days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
7.2 Very High
March
Good
Temp
24°C / 20°C
Feels Like
26°C / 20°C
Rain
17days (163 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
6.4 High
April best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 17°C
Feels Like
23°C / 17°C
Rain
11days (78 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
5 Moderate
May
Good
Temp
19°C / 14°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
10days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
8.4h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
3.4 Moderate
June
Good
Temp
16°C / 12°C
Feels Like
15°C / 9°C
Rain
10days (77 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
3.1 Moderate
July
Good
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
14°C / 8°C
Rain
8days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
8.2h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
3.4 Moderate
August
Good
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
16°C / 9°C
Rain
8days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
4.2 Moderate
September
Good
Temp
20°C / 14°C
Feels Like
19°C / 11°C
Rain
7days (53 mm) Good
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
5.9 High
October best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 16°C
Feels Like
22°C / 14°C
Rain
11days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
7 High
November best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 17°C
Feels Like
25°C / 17°C
Rain
8days (67 mm) Wet
Sun
11h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
7.6 Very High
December
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 19°C
Feels Like
28°C / 20°C
Rain
10days (71 mm) Wet
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
8.3 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 26°C / 21°C 29°C / 22°C 13days (102 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 78% Humid 7.5 Very High Excellent View Details
February best 26°C / 21°C 28°C / 22°C 12days (110 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 77% Humid 7.2 Very High Excellent View Details
March 24°C / 20°C 26°C / 20°C 17days (163 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 79% Humid 6.4 High Good View Details
April best 22°C / 17°C 23°C / 17°C 11days (78 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 76% Humid 5 Moderate Excellent View Details
May 19°C / 14°C 18°C / 12°C 10days (72 mm) Wet 8.4h Good 74% Muggy 3.4 Moderate Good View Details
June 16°C / 12°C 15°C / 9°C 10days (77 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 74% Muggy 3.1 Moderate Good View Details
July 17°C / 11°C 14°C / 8°C 8days (82 mm) Wet 8.2h Good 70% Muggy 3.4 Moderate Good View Details
August 18°C / 11°C 16°C / 9°C 8days (64 mm) Wet 9h Good 69% Muggy 4.2 Moderate Good View Details
September 20°C / 14°C 19°C / 11°C 7days (53 mm) Good 10h Excellent 67% Muggy 5.9 High Good View Details
October best 22°C / 16°C 22°C / 14°C 11days (80 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 71% Muggy 7 High Excellent View Details
November best 24°C / 17°C 25°C / 17°C 8days (67 mm) Wet 11h Excellent 72% Muggy 7.6 Very High Excellent View Details
December 26°C / 19°C 28°C / 20°C 10days (71 mm) Wet 11.3h Excellent 74% Muggy 8.3 Very High Excellent View Details

What to Wear

Dress in layers — a mix of long sleeves, light sweaters, and a versatile jacket works best for changeable conditions.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

UmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Central Coast, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and around 10 rainy days. Central Coast, Australia in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19.1°C (66°F) and noticeably cooler mornings.
Central Coast typically sees around 10 rainy days in May with 72 mm (2.8 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Evenings in Central Coast during May are mild at 14°C (57°F). A light cardigan is usually enough.
With highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) in May, we recommend: Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Central Coast. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Central Coast during May is 3 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Central Coast gets approximately 10 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Central Coast during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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