Campbelltown Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Campbelltown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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18.3°C
Avg Low
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7.8°C
Avg Temp
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13.1°C
Avg Rain
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87 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
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1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Campbelltown May Weather Overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Campbelltown, with average highs near 18.3°C and lows around 7.8°C (mean 13.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 87 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Campbelltown May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Campbelltown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Campbelltown was 2016 — when the month averaged 15.3°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 11.2°C. Typical May days reach 18.3°C with nights near 7.8°C. The long-term May temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.6°C→13.1°C+0.5°C
Max Temp17.8°C→18.1°C+0.3°C
Min Temp7.4°C→8.0°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.3°C6 yr (13%)
12.3°C–13.5°C29 yr (64%)
13.5°C–14.8°C9 yr (20%)
14.8°C–16.0°C1 yr (2%)

Campbelltown May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Campbelltown, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2003 with 343 mm, while the driest were 2008 and 2018 at 9 mm.

Campbelltown May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Campbelltown during May averages 79%. The most humid May was 1989 at 90%, and the least humid was 2016 at 63%.

Campbelltown May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 2.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Campbelltown. The sunniest May was 2012 at 3.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1989 and 1995 at 2.5.

Campbelltown May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Campbelltown during May is 1 m/s. The windiest Mays were 1998, 2018 and 2023 at 1.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2008, 2017 and 2022, among others at 0.9 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Campbelltown

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Campbelltown

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Campbelltown Weather by Month

Campbelltown May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp12.9°C13.1°C13.0°C13.2°C12.9°C0°C
Avg High17.9°C18.0°C18.4°C19.0°C18.0°C+0.1°C
Avg Low7.8°C8.2°C7.6°C7.4°C7.9°C+0.1°C
Avg Rain98 mm117 mm96 mm52 mm63 mm-35 mm

Extreme May Records in Campbelltown

🔥Warmest May27.6°C2016
🧊Coldest May-0.5°C1987
🌧️Wettest May343 mm2003
🏜️Driest May9 mm2008
🌬️Windiest May1.2 m/s1998

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Campbelltown have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -0.5°C (1987) to a record high of 27.6°C (2016).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 87 mm, with a wettest year of 343 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.2°C per decade while lows fell 0.1°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Campbelltown?

A quieter season to visit Campbelltown

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of December and February tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Campbelltown. That said, May — with days averaging 18.3°C and nights around 7.8°C (mean 13.1°C) and higher rainfall (87 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Campbelltown's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Campbelltown Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Campbelltown, with average highs near 18.3°C and lows around 7.8°C (mean 13.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 87 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 87 mm of rainfall in Campbelltown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 343 mm (2003), and the driest just 9 mm (2008). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.8°C to 18.1°C and overnight lows from 7.4°C to 8°C over the same span.
May Weather in Campbelltown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.2°C14.4°C9.5°C25.5°C5.9°C114 mm82%1.1 m/s2.7
202418.0°C13.3°C8.6°C21.4°C3.1°C78 mm85%1 m/s2.6
202318.2°C12.0°C5.8°C22.9°C1.7°C23 mm72%1.2 m/s3.1
202217.5°C13.0°C8.6°C22.9°C3.0°C66 mm87%0.9 m/s2.7
202117.8°C12.7°C7.6°C23.0°C1.3°C45 mm82%1 m/s2.9
202017.0°C12.0°C7.0°C23.1°C1.9°C52 mm81%1.1 m/s2.9
201920.9°C14.4°C7.8°C26.9°C2.4°C9 mm68%1.1 m/s3.2
201821.0°C14.3°C7.5°C27.3°C4.2°C9 mm63%1.2 m/s3.2
201719.1°C13.3°C7.4°C22.5°C0.7°C14 mm77%0.9 m/s3.2
2016 🔥21.9°C15.3°C8.7°C27.6°C0.9°C16 mm63%1.1 m/s3.2
201517.4°C12.4°C7.5°C22.6°C3.0°C47 mm83%1.1 m/s2.9
201419.4°C13.9°C8.4°C24.7°C3.5°C23 mm78%1 m/s3.1
201318.2°C12.7°C7.2°C25.0°C3.2°C86 mm80%1 m/s3.1
201217.2°C11.4°C5.5°C23.4°C2.0°C27 mm81%1 m/s3.3
2011 ❄️16.4°C11.2°C6.0°C21.3°C0.4°C121 mm82%1.1 m/s3
201018.4°C13.1°C7.8°C25.4°C3.3°C168 mm79%1 m/s2.8
200917.8°C13.1°C8.4°C21.1°C4.7°C106 mm82%1 m/s2.8
200818.8°C12.8°C6.7°C21.5°C3.5°C9 mm77%0.9 m/s3.2
200719.9°C14.2°C8.6°C25.6°C2.9°C28 mm78%1 m/s3.2
200618.9°C12.8°C6.8°C24.5°C2.0°C48 mm70%1.1 m/s3
200519.0°C13.4°C7.8°C25.1°C3.5°C70 mm77%1 m/s2.9
200419.5°C13.2°C6.8°C22.2°C1.9°C15 mm68%1.1 m/s3.2
2003 🌧️17.5°C13.3°C9.0°C22.3°C4.6°C343 mm86%1 m/s2.6
200217.7°C12.8°C7.8°C23.5°C3.3°C84 mm80%1.1 m/s2.7
200117.1°C12.3°C7.4°C21.5°C3.5°C207 mm84%1 m/s2.8
200018.0°C12.5°C7.0°C23.1°C1.9°C46 mm79%1.1 m/s2.9
199918.8°C13.4°C8.1°C21.5°C0.3°C49 mm81%0.9 m/s2.9
199817.6°C13.1°C8.5°C20.3°C2.2°C203 mm82%1.2 m/s2.6
199718.2°C13.5°C8.9°C25.3°C1.9°C149 mm83%1.1 m/s2.6
199617.8°C13.1°C8.4°C23.7°C2.4°C158 mm85%1 m/s2.7
199516.9°C13.0°C9.1°C22.2°C3.6°C217 mm86%1 m/s2.5
199418.3°C12.6°C6.9°C25.4°C2.5°C35 mm74%1 m/s3
199319.3°C13.5°C7.7°C24.7°C3.7°C23 mm75%0.9 m/s3
199216.9°C12.2°C7.5°C22.7°C1.5°C63 mm86%0.9 m/s2.8
199118.6°C13.5°C8.5°C25.2°C3.5°C105 mm80%0.9 m/s2.7
199017.5°C12.9°C8.4°C22.8°C2.9°C166 mm88%0.9 m/s2.7
198917.6°C13.8°C10.0°C22.6°C3.1°C155 mm90%0.9 m/s2.5
198817.7°C13.1°C8.6°C22.8°C4.5°C64 mm87%0.9 m/s2.7
198718.1°C12.6°C7.1°C23.6°C-0.5°C78 mm79%1 m/s2.8
198618.6°C13.1°C7.5°C22.6°C2.9°C42 mm80%0.9 m/s2.9
198517.0°C12.6°C8.2°C23.3°C2.3°C126 mm87%1 m/s2.8
198416.9°C12.0°C7.2°C22.8°C2.6°C88 mm85%1 m/s2.9
198317.2°C12.7°C8.1°C21.1°C4.1°C190 mm86%1 m/s—
198220.2°C13.3°C6.4°C24.2°C0.3°C15 mm63%1 m/s—
198117.9°C12.6°C7.3°C23.6°C2.9°C127 mm79%1 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Campbelltown May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Campbelltown in May?▼

The average high in May is around 18.3°C with lows near 7.8°C (mean 13.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Campbelltown in May?▼

May averages 87 mm of rainfall in Campbelltown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 343 mm in 2003.

What was the hottest May on record in Campbelltown?▼

The hottest May reached 27.6°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to -0.5°C in 1987.

Has May in Campbelltown gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.8°C to 18.1°C and overnight lows from 7.4°C to 8°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Campbelltown?▼

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Campbelltown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.3°C daytime highs and 7.8°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Campbelltown?▼

Not quite — May is the 4th coolest month in Campbelltown, averaging 13.1°C.

What should I pack for Campbelltown in May?▼

For May in Campbelltown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 18.3°C and lows of 7.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Campbelltown humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Campbelltown in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 1 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 1.2 m/s (1998).

Which May had the most rainfall in Campbelltown?▼

The wettest May on record was 2003 with 343 mm. On average, May sees 87 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Campbelltown behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.