Australia weather in May
What is the weather like in Australia in May?
The weather conditions in Australia in May vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Australia, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Bronte with 11°C (51°F) to very high in Marrakai with 34°C (94°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (71°F) in Marrakai and 3°C (38°F) in Bronte.
Precipitation in May varies from almost none in Katherine with an average of 3.9mm (0.15 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Strahan with 211mm (8.30 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Australia, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Average weather in Melbourne
In May Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sydney
In May Sydney generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (69°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gold Coast
In May Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (62°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Brisbane
In May Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Perth
In May Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Australia?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Australia with commonly tolerable weather in Melbourne.
On average the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne.
The worst months are May, June, July, August and September that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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