Hobart weather in May (Tasmania, Tasmania)

Thinking of visiting Hobart in May? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Hobart includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Hobart in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 145 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hobart, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 58%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Tasmania in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tasmania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tasmania. 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.