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Arrawarra Weather in May

Arrawarra in May

The short of it: Arrawarra in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 10 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 13° · rain 132 mm · daylight 10 h 37 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & September

Thirty years of records give Arrawarra an average May high of 22°, a low of 13° and some 132 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 37 min in mid-May, 46 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Arrawarra runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Arrawarra Headland, 1 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Arrawarra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 18 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 37 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Arrawarra HeadlandNew South Wales1 km SSE22°13°132 mm
MullawayNew South Wales2 km SSE22°13°132 mm
CorindiNew South Wales4 km N22°13°128 mm
Corindi BeachNew South Wales5 km N22°13°128 mm
WoolgoolgaNew South Wales6 km S22°13°136 mm
Red RockNew South Wales9 km NNE22°13°130 mm
Sandy BeachNew South Wales10 km S22°13°139 mm
Emerald BeachNew South Wales12 km S22°13°139 mm

The Almanac · Arrawarra Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Arrawarra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°20°155 mm18 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
February27°20°166 mm17 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
March26°19°182 mm15 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April25°16°114 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
May22°13°132 mm14 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦
June20°11°124 mm13 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
July20°9°51 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
August21°9°45 mm15 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°12°47 mm15 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
October24°14°76 mm17 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
November25°17°128 mm18 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
December26°19°146 mm16 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arrawarra in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arrawarra in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 22°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Arrawarra?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Arrawarra in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 37 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 13 min in June to 14 h 4 min in December.

Does it snow in Arrawarra in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arrawarra in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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