Weather in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia in May
In an average May, Newcastle sees a daily high around 20°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 22°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
1995-05-01
Lowest
14°C
2000-05-30
Low
Highest
20°C
1996-05-04
Lowest
9°C
2000-05-29
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
1995-05-01
Lowest
5°C
2000-05-29
Humidity
Highest
16.9 g/m³
2022-05-14
Lowest
6.2 g/m³
1987-05-29
Wind
Highest
48 km/h
1985-05-20
Lowest
8 km/h
2013-05-10
Precip
Wettest
298 mm
2001
Driest
5 mm
2016
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