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Maitland weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Maitland, New South Wales in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Maitland averages 21°C by day and 11°C at night. The wettest month is usually February.

May in Maitland averages a daytime high of 21°C and an overnight low of 11°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Maitland sees roughly 835 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Maitland forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Maitland weather by month

what to expect in Maitland through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Maitland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Maitland by season.

Jan
29°
19°
Hot
Feb
29°
18°
Hot
Wettest
Mar
27°
16°
Warm
Apr
23°
14°
Warm
May
21°
11°
Mild
Jun
18°
8°
Mild
Jul
17°
7°
Mild
Aug
18°
7°
Mild
Sep
22°
9°
Warm
Oct
24°
12°
Warm
Nov
25°
15°
Warm
Dec
28°
16°
Warm

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Maitland, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 72. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Maitland in May?
Maitland averages a daytime high of 21°C in May, with overnight lows around 11°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good time to visit Maitland?
The most comfortable time to visit Maitland is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Maitland in May?
The wettest month in Maitland is usually February. Across the year the city sees roughly 835 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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