Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Blue Mountains in May
Blue Mountains sees its driest month, with just 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain, highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows of 38°F (4°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 56°F (13°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 38°F (4°C).
About 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January, March & April and September – November).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (8°F) from April.
- Comfort slips from 90/100 in April to 80/100.
- May sits inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 38°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Blue Mountains in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Leura Mall
Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.
Why now May scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Wentworth Falls
Tiered waterfall with lookouts and a cliff-edge track along the National Pass.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Govetts Leap Lookout
Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Hydro Majestic Hotel
Restored 1904 cliff-top hotel in Medlow Bath known for high tea above the Megalong Valley.
The Carrington Hotel
Grand 1880s hotel in Katoomba with a historic bar and a wood fire.
Nearby in May
- Sydney in May~53 mi · highs 67°F, 2.1 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~875 m to Blue Mountains's ~1,022 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Blue Mountains in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Blue Mountains?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 90 in January, March & April and September – November. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
How cold is Blue Mountains in May?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 38°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blue Mountains in May?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.5 in (749 mm).
What should I pack for Blue Mountains in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 38°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Blue Mountains
Routes in season in May
- Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef May – Oct
Planning Blue Mountains in May?
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