Ulladulla Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Ulladulla

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.4°C
Avg Low
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15.4°C
Avg Temp
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16.9°C
Avg Rain
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89 mm
Avg Humidity
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72%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.2 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-0.8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Ulladulla May Weather Overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Ulladulla, with average highs near 18.4°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 16.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

Ulladulla May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Ulladulla. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Ulladulla was 2016 — when the month averaged 18.4°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 15.7°C. Typical May days reach 18.4°C with nights near 15.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.3°C→17.3°C+1°C
Max Temp17.9°C→18.6°C+0.7°C
Min Temp14.7°C→15.9°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.0°C5 yr (11%)
16.0°C–17.0°C20 yr (44%)
17.0°C–18.0°C16 yr (36%)
18.0°C–19.0°C4 yr (9%)

Ulladulla May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Ulladulla, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2024 with 224 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 6 mm.

Ulladulla May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ulladulla during May averages 72%. The most humid May was 1983 at 78%, and the least humid was 1982 at 65%.

Ulladulla May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ulladulla. The sunniest Mays were 2012 and 2018 at 3.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1989 at 2.3.

Ulladulla May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ulladulla during May is 4.2 m/s. The windiest May was 2004 at 5 m/s, while the calmest were 1982 and 1991 at 3.4 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Ulladulla

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

How May Ranks in Ulladulla

🥶6th 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 Ulladulla Weather by Month

Ulladulla May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.6°C16.8°C16.8°C17.1°C17.1°C+0.5°C
Avg High18.1°C18.2°C18.4°C18.7°C18.5°C+0.4°C
Avg Low15.1°C15.4°C15.3°C15.4°C15.7°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain115 mm111 mm71 mm54 mm103 mm-12 mm

Extreme May Records in Ulladulla

🔥Warmest May24.4°C2016
🧊Coldest May9.7°C2000
🌧️Wettest May224 mm2024
🏜️Driest May6 mm2019
🌬️Windiest May5 m/s2004

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Ulladulla have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 9.7°C (2000) to a record high of 24.4°C (2016).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm, with a wettest year of 224 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Ulladulla?

A good time to visit Ulladulla

May is a good time to visit Ulladulla, with days averaging 18.4°C and nights around 15.4°C (mean 16.9°C, close to Ulladulla's yearly average) and higher rainfall. January and February are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Ulladulla'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 →

Ulladulla Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Ulladulla, with average highs near 18.4°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 16.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 89 mm of rainfall in Ulladulla, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 224 mm (2024), and the driest just 6 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 72% and average wind speed is 4.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.9°C to 18.6°C and overnight lows from 14.7°C to 15.9°C over the same span.
May Weather in Ulladulla, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.3°C18.0°C16.6°C23.8°C13.2°C154 mm73%4.4 m/s2.7
2024 🌧️18.3°C17.2°C16.2°C20.5°C12.8°C224 mm75%4.1 m/s2.5
202318.1°C16.5°C14.8°C20.5°C11.4°C21 mm69%4.6 m/s3
202219.1°C17.7°C16.3°C22.1°C11.8°C76 mm74%4 m/s2.6
202118.4°C17.0°C15.6°C21.7°C12.2°C108 mm73%4.1 m/s2.8
202017.8°C16.3°C14.7°C22.3°C12.3°C35 mm72%4.9 m/s2.8
201919.6°C17.6°C15.7°C23.4°C12.1°C6 mm69%4.2 m/s3
201818.8°C16.9°C14.9°C22.7°C11.4°C13 mm67%4.2 m/s3.1
201718.4°C16.9°C15.3°C22.3°C11.4°C28 mm72%3.8 m/s3
2016 🔥20.5°C18.4°C16.3°C24.4°C12.2°C34 mm65%4.6 m/s3
201518.3°C16.7°C15.2°C22.6°C12.8°C55 mm72%4.6 m/s2.9
201419.8°C18.3°C16.7°C22.5°C13.7°C36 mm70%4.1 m/s2.9
201318.3°C16.6°C15.0°C20.9°C12.6°C115 mm72%4.2 m/s3
201217.6°C15.9°C14.1°C21.9°C12.2°C23 mm72%4 m/s3.1
2011 ❄️17.2°C15.7°C14.3°C20.7°C11.6°C66 mm72%4.6 m/s3
201018.9°C17.5°C16.1°C23.3°C14.1°C163 mm72%4.3 m/s2.6
200918.5°C17.2°C15.9°C20.9°C13.6°C46 mm69%4.3 m/s2.7
200817.9°C16.2°C14.6°C20.0°C12.1°C10 mm71%3.5 m/s3
200720.0°C18.0°C16.1°C23.2°C11.6°C16 mm70%3.8 m/s3
200617.4°C15.8°C14.2°C22.3°C11.7°C90 mm72%4.4 m/s2.8
200518.5°C17.0°C15.6°C22.2°C12.6°C111 mm72%4.3 m/s2.8
200418.8°C17.0°C15.1°C21.4°C12.4°C42 mm68%5 m/s2.9
200318.6°C17.5°C16.4°C21.6°C14.1°C222 mm73%4.6 m/s2.5
200218.2°C16.8°C15.3°C22.7°C11.9°C85 mm73%4.2 m/s2.7
200117.5°C16.3°C15.0°C21.8°C13.5°C64 mm73%4.8 m/s2.8
200018.2°C16.6°C15.0°C22.4°C9.7°C30 mm71%4.5 m/s2.8
199919.3°C17.5°C15.8°C21.3°C11.4°C21 mm73%3.8 m/s2.7
199818.5°C17.0°C15.6°C21.5°C12.7°C157 mm73%4.6 m/s2.5
199718.4°C17.2°C15.9°C23.0°C12.2°C101 mm75%4.8 m/s2.4
199618.5°C17.2°C15.9°C22.8°C12.9°C112 mm72%3.9 m/s2.6
199518.0°C16.6°C15.3°C23.1°C11.7°C209 mm77%4.6 m/s2.4
199417.5°C15.9°C14.3°C22.2°C11.5°C53 mm69%4.2 m/s2.9
199318.3°C16.5°C14.8°C22.0°C12.0°C53 mm72%3.7 m/s2.8
199217.7°C16.5°C15.4°C21.3°C11.9°C113 mm76%4 m/s2.7
199117.5°C16.1°C14.8°C22.5°C13.1°C97 mm75%3.4 m/s2.6
199018.7°C17.2°C15.7°C23.0°C12.7°C199 mm76%4.2 m/s2.5
198919.0°C17.9°C16.8°C21.9°C10.3°C199 mm77%4.2 m/s2.3
198818.2°C17.0°C15.8°C21.2°C13.7°C99 mm76%3.7 m/s2.6
198717.9°C16.4°C14.8°C20.8°C10.3°C90 mm72%3.9 m/s2.7
198618.0°C16.6°C15.3°C21.1°C13.2°C38 mm72%3.6 m/s2.8
198517.9°C16.7°C15.4°C21.7°C12.1°C155 mm75%4.1 m/s2.8
198417.2°C15.9°C14.6°C20.8°C12.2°C102 mm76%3.6 m/s2.7
198317.7°C16.1°C14.5°C19.5°C11.9°C190 mm78%4 m/s—
198218.5°C16.3°C14.1°C21.7°C10.0°C9 mm65%3.4 m/s—
198118.1°C16.5°C15.0°C20.9°C11.6°C157 mm72%4.2 m/s—

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

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Ulladulla May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ulladulla in May?▼

The average high in May is around 18.4°C with lows near 15.4°C (mean 16.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ulladulla in May?▼

May averages 89 mm of rainfall in Ulladulla, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 224 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest May on record in Ulladulla?▼

The hottest May reached 24.4°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to 9.7°C in 2000.

Has May in Ulladulla 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.9°C to 18.6°C and overnight lows from 14.7°C to 15.9°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Ulladulla?▼

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Ulladulla and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.4°C daytime highs and 15.4°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Ulladulla?▼

Not quite — May is the 6th coolest month in Ulladulla, averaging 16.9°C.

What should I pack for Ulladulla in May?▼

For May in Ulladulla, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 18.4°C and lows of 15.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Ulladulla humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 72% — moderately humid.

How windy is Ulladulla in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 4.2 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 5 m/s (2004).

Which May had the most rainfall in Ulladulla?▼

The wettest May on record was 2024 with 224 mm. On average, May sees 89 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 Ulladulla 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.