worldweatherAustralia weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in Australia.
Daytime
22°
Night
11°
☀️ Day length
10 h 48 min
Chance of rain
40%
Thunder days
2%
Humid days
35%
In May, Australia averages about 22° during the day and 11° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 40%).
Australia weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 29℃ | 18℃ | 46% |
| February ★ | 28℃ | 18℃ | 47% |
| March ★ | 27℃ | 17℃ | 50% |
| April ★ | 24℃ | 14℃ | 39% |
| May ★ | 22℃ | 11℃ | 40% |
| June ★ | 19℃ | 9℃ | 40% |
| July ★ | 19℃ | 9℃ | 40% |
| August ★ | 19℃ | 8℃ | 37% |
| September ★ | 22℃ | 11℃ | 39% |
| October ★ | 24℃ | 13℃ | 39% |
| November ★ | 26℃ | 16℃ | 45% |
| December ★ | 28℃ | 17℃ | 47% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Australia in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 32℃ | 23℃ | 28℃ | 16% |
| Townsville | 28℃ | 18℃ | 25℃ | 28% |
| Brisbane | 24℃ | 13℃ | 21℃ | 37% |
| Logan City | 24℃ | 13℃ | 21℃ | 37% |
| Sydney | 21℃ | 12℃ | 21℃ | 34% |
| Adelaide | 19℃ | 10℃ | 17℃ | 51% |
| Geelong | 18℃ | 8℃ | 15℃ | 56% |
| Canberra | 17℃ | 2℃ | - | 28% |
| Melbourne | 17℃ | 8℃ | 15℃ | 50% |
| Hobart | 15℃ | 7℃ | 14℃ | 58% |
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