May Rainfall and Precipitation in Tasmania

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Tasmania, Australia in May.

Tasmania, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences precipitation in May ranging from moderate in Ross with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall to heavy in Strahan with 211 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall. May typically stands out as the driest month of the year in Tasmania, 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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Tasmania precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tasmania, Australia receive in May?

Hobart sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 43 mm (1.7 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Tasmania, Australia in May?

Rainfall in Hobart typically falls on roughly 15 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Tasmania, Australia?

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

What is the wettest city in May in Tasmania, Australia?

Strahan is the wettest city in Tasmania, Australia in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 211 mm (8.3 in).

What is the driest city in May in Tasmania, Australia?

The driest place is Ross with an average rainfall of 33 mm (1.3 in) according to our data.

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