Australia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Australia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Australia in May?
In May, Australia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bronte at 11°C to very warm in Marrakai at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Marrakai and 3°C in Bronte.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Katherine with an average of 3.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Strahan with 211 mm. The city Melbourne usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Australia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Australia climate page.
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Average weather in Melbourne
In May Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Australia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Melbourne, May may not be the ideal time to visit Australia.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Melbourne. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be tolerable.
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