Canberra weather in May (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Canberra in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Canberra includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Canberra in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 167 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Canberra, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 167 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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