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Brisbane weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Brisbane this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Brisbane is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Brisbane in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 199 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Brisbane climate page with graphs.

 

Brisbane, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 48%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Brisbane, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Brisbane.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Australia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Australia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.