Weather in May in Victoria
Planning a getaway to Victoria 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 Victoria in May?
Victoria is a region in Australia. May in Victoria generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Dinner Plain at 12°C to pleasant in Mildura at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Mildura and 2°C in Dinner Plain.For specific regional insights in Victoria, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mildura with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in Marysville with 97 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Melbourne. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Victoria climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Victoria?
Melbourne
In May Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Daylesford
In May Daylesford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bendigo
In May Bendigo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Warrnambool
In May Warrnambool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ballarat
In May Ballarat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°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 Victoria, in Australia.
Is May the best time to visit Victoria?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Victoria due to the typically tolerable weather in Melbourne.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Melbourne. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
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