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Brighton weather in May (Victoria, Australia)

How does the weather in Brighton usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Brighton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Brighton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Brighton. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brighton, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Melbourne, Australia (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Brighton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. 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
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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