Launceston weather in May (Tasmania, Australia)

How does the May weather in Launceston compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Launceston includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Launceston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 156 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Launceston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 156 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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