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Mosman Weather in May

Mosman in May

The short of it: Mosman in May averages a high of 20 °C (69 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 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 12° · rain 91 mm · daylight 10 h 23 min

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

May in Mosman brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 12°, with about 91 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 91 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, Mosman runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Sydney Central Business District, 4 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Mosman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 13 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
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales4 km SW21°12°83 mm
SydneyNew South Wales4 km SW21°12°83 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales6 km SSW21°12°92 mm
ManlyNew South Wales6 km NE20°13°99 mm
ChatswoodNew South Wales7 km NW20°11°88 mm
RandwickNew South Wales8 km S21°12°92 mm
MascotNew South Wales11 km SSW21°12°81 mm
Dee WhyNew South Wales11 km NNE21°12°99 mm

The Almanac · Mosman 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 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Mosman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°19°114 mm15 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February26°19°147 mm14 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March25°18°138 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°104 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May20°12°91 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°10°133 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
July17°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
August18°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
September20°11°71 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°14°73 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November23°16°90 mm15 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December25°17°84 mm15 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mosman in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mosman in May?

Days average 20 °C (69 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mosman?

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

How long are the days in Mosman 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 24 min in December.

Does it snow in Mosman in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mosman in May?

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

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