May · Australia
Best time to visit Coffs Harbour in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Coffs Harbour in May
Average temperature 18°C, 76 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Coffs Harbour scores 4.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Coffs Harbour sits on a banana-coast stretch-beaches, Muttonbird Island walks, and a surfing hinterland. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Coffs Harbour: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 76 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Coffs Harbour — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Coffs Harbour in May?
- In May, Coffs Harbour averages 18°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Coffs Harbour?
- May earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Coffs Harbour in May?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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