Tasmania weather in May
Planning a getaway to Tasmania this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tasmania in May?
Tasmania is a region in Australia. May in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bronte at 11°C to moderate in Port Sorell at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Port Sorell and 3°C in Bronte.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ross with an average of 33 mm to heavy rainfall in Strahan with 211 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Hobart. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 hours of sunlight expected in Hobart. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tasmania in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tasmania climate page.
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Average weather in Hobart
In May Hobart generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Coles Bay
In May Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bicheno
In May Bicheno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Swansea
In May Swansea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ulverstone
In May Ulverstone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasmania, in Australia.
Is May the best time to visit Tasmania?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Tasmania with overall tolerable weather in Hobart. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Tasmania is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Hobart. In contrast, June and July tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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