Penrith in May
5.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
14Rainy days (74 mm)
15:49 hDaylight
05:13Sunrise · 21:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.8 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 1°C | 106 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.1 |
| February | 6°C | 1°C | 90 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 8°C | 2°C | 77 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.9 |
| April | 11°C | 3°C | 70 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.4 |
| May | 14°C | 6°C | 74 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| June | 16°C | 9°C | 83 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 18°C | 11°C | 89 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.2 |
| August | 17°C | 11°C | 96 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 15°C | 9°C | 78 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 12°C | 6°C | 97 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 100 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.7 |
| December | 6°C | 1°C | 113 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Penrith in May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Penrith?
The best months are September, July, June, August.