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When to go · Paynesville

Paynesville in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, calm water); Dec–Jan is peak and books out). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, calm water); Dec–Jan is peak and books out). 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
  • PaynesvilleHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 9 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 Paynesville, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 9

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 2

May: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, calm water); Dec–Jan is peak and books out). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

January: Inside Paynesville's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, calm water); Dec–Jan is peak and books out.

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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