Tasmania, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 13°C (55°F) in Queenstown to 15°C (59°F) in Coles Bay. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Coles Bay and 7°C (45°F) in Queenstown.
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Average daytime highs in Tasmania during May reach about 15°C (59°F) in Hobart.
Hobart sees nighttime lows close to 7°C (45°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Coles Bay is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 15°C (59°F) and rarely drops below 11°C (52°F) during the night.
For the month of May, Queenstown is the most temperate city in Tasmania based on our records. Highs average 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 7°C (45°F).
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 hours of sunlight expected in Hobart. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
The water temperature averages approximately 15°C (59°F) in Hobart this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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