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Figtree Weather in May

Figtree in May

The short of it: Figtree in May averages a high of 20 °C (69 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 10 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 11° · rain 86 mm · daylight 10 h 21 min

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

May in Figtree brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 11°, with about 86 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 21 min in mid-May, 55 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Figtree runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Wollongong city centre, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Figtree, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 21 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Wollongong city centreNew South Wales3 km ENE20°12°89 mm
WollongongNew South Wales3 km ENE20°12°89 mm
EngadineNew South Wales44 km NNE20°10°74 mm
IngleburnNew South Wales48 km N21°9°53 mm
CronullaNew South Wales49 km NNE20°12°87 mm
MirandaNew South Wales49 km NNE21°11°79 mm
CasulaNew South Wales54 km N21°10°53 mm
PrestonsNew South Wales55 km N21°9°52 mm

The Almanac · Figtree 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 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Figtree by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°110 mm14 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
February27°18°175 mm15 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
March25°17°157 mm14 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
April23°14°87 mm13 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
May20°11°86 mm13 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
June18°9°117 mm14 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
July18°8°53 mm14 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
August18°8°70 mm14 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°64 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October23°13°90 mm13 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
November24°15°104 mm14 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
December26°17°90 mm14 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Figtree in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Figtree in May?

Days average 20 °C (69 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Figtree?

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

How long are the days in Figtree in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 52 min in June to 14 h 27 min in December.

Does it snow in Figtree in May?

Hardly — May nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Figtree in May?

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

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