Weather in Wollongong in May
In an average May, Wollongong sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 15°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 15°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
24°C
2010-05-11
Lowest
12°C
2000-05-29
Low
Highest
20°C
2022-05-14
Lowest
7°C
2026-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
24°C
2010-05-11
Lowest
4°C
2000-05-28
Humidity
Highest
16.5 g/m³
2022-05-14
Lowest
5.5 g/m³
2026-05-07
Wind
Highest
68 km/h
1997-05-10
Lowest
5 km/h
2026-05-25
Gust
Highest
102 km/h
2023-05-07
Lowest
17 km/h
1991-05-24
Precip
Wettest
288 mm
2003
Driest
18 mm
2008
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