Weather in May in Tasmania
Planning a getaway to Tasmania this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tasmania in May?
May in Tasmania generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Queenstown to 15°C in Coles Bay. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Coles Bay and 7°C in Queenstown.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coles Bay with an average of 38 mm to heavy rainfall in Queenstown with 208 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Hobart.Average sunshine
Hobart enjoys a balanced 145 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Tasmania for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tasmania climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Hobart
In May Hobart generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Coles Bay
In May Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Queenstown
In May Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Launceston
In May Launceston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Tasmania?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Hobart, May might be a good time to visit Tasmania. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Hobart. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be unpleasant.
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