Temperature in Victoria in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Victoria, Australia this May.

Victoria, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 12°C (54°F) in Dinner Plain to 20°C (68°F) in Mildura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Mildura and 2°C (36°F) in Dinner Plain.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Victoria, Australia in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Victoria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Victoria in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Victoria temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Victoria, Australia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Melbourne typically peak at 17°C (63°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.

How cold does it get at night in Victoria, Australia in May?

Melbourne sees nighttime lows close to 9°C (48°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Victoria, Australia?

Mildura tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C (46°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Victoria, Australia?

Our database indicates that in May, Dinner Plain is the city with the coolest temperatures in Victoria, Australia. You can expect daytime highs of 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows close to 2°C (36°F).

How much sun does Victoria, Australia get in May?

Melbourne usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 15°C (59°F) in Melbourne this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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