Mount Hotham weather in May (Victoria, Australia)

Curious about the May weather in Mount Hotham? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Mount Hotham generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Mount Hotham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mount Hotham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

* Data from: Mount Buller, Australia (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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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 Mount Hotham in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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