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Manly Weather in May

Manly in May

The short of it: Manly in May averages a high of 20 °C (69 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 13° · rain 99 mm · daylight 10 h 23 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & November

May in Manly brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 13°, with about 99 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 23 min in mid-May, 54 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 April and November.

Against its neighbours, Manly runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Dee Why, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Manly, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Dee WhyNew South Wales5 km N21°12°99 mm
MosmanNew South Wales6 km SW20°12°91 mm
ChatswoodNew South Wales10 km W20°11°88 mm
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales11 km SW21°12°83 mm
SydneyNew South Wales11 km SW21°12°83 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales12 km SW21°12°92 mm
RandwickNew South Wales13 km SSW21°12°92 mm
Saint IvesNew South Wales14 km WNW20°10°84 mm

The Almanac · Manly 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 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Manly by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°19°118 mm15 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February26°19°152 mm14 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March25°18°142 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°111 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May20°13°99 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°11°140 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
July17°9°80 mm14 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦✦
August18°9°80 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
September20°11°74 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°14°74 mm14 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November23°16°92 mm17 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December24°18°88 mm17 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manly in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manly in May?

Days average 20 °C (69 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Manly?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Manly in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 55 min in June to 14 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Manly in May?

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

What should I pack for Manly in May?

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

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