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Nimmitabel in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (mild days, long light)). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Australia overall
Prices: Medium; Australia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (mild days, long light)). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

NimmitabelHighs around 11.6 °C (53 °F), lows around 0.9 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 53 °F (11.6 °C), lows around 34 °F (0.9 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall: Low
Prices · Australia overall: Medium

Australia overall: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nimmitabel, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 11.6 °C (53 °F)53 °F (11.6 °C)
Jan: 22.8 °C (73 °F)73 °F (22.8 °C)
Night low
May: 0.9 °C (34 °F)34 °F (0.9 °C)
Jan: 8.5 °C (47 °F)47 °F (8.5 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 2

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (mild days, long light)). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

January: Inside Nimmitabel's best window: Nov–Apr (mild days, long light).

Nimmitabel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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