May Rainfall and Precipitation in Australian Capital Territory

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in May.

Australian Capital Territory, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences precipitation in May ranging from low in Purnululu National Park with 8.9 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall to moderate in Royal National Park with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall. May typically stands out as the driest month of the year in Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Australian Capital Territory precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Australian Capital Territory, Australia receive in May?

Canberra stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 32 mm (1.3 in).

How many days does it rain in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in May?

Rainfall in Canberra typically falls on roughly 11 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

No. May sits outside the typical rainy season in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in May in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

Based on our records, Royal National Park receives the most rainfall in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in May, averaging about 72 mm (2.8 in).

What is the driest city in May in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

Purnululu National Park is the driest city we have data for in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in May, with monthly rainfall close to 8.9 mm (0.4 in).

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