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Western Australia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Western Australia, Australia in May.

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Planning a getaway to Western Australia, Australia 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 to Expect in Western Australia in May

Western Australia, Australia is a region in Australia. The weather in Western Australia in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Lavers Hill at 16°C (61°F) to very warm in Wyndham at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Wyndham and 10°C (50°F) in Lavers Hill.

To explore the conditions in Western Australia, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Turkey Creek with an average of 7.5 mm (0.3 in) to high rainfall in Augusta with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Perth gets approximately 208 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Western Australia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Western Australia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Perth)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March30°C (86°F) April26°C (79°F) May22°C (72°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September20°C (68°F) October23°C (73°F) November27°C (81°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Western Australia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Western Australia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Western Australia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Western Australia, Australia?

Temperature range in Western Australia (May)

Precipitation variation in Western Australia (May)

Perth

In May Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
208 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Perth →

Fremantle

In May Fremantle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
208 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Fremantle →

Margaret River

In May Margaret River generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Albany

In May Albany generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
140 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Broome

In May Broome generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
293 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Western Australia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Perth 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Fremantle 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Margaret River 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Albany 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Broome 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Denmark 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Western Australia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Western Australia, Australia in May?

Western Australia, Australia typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Perth average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Western Australia, Australia in May?

Perth averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Western Australia, Australia get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Western Australia, Australia during May, with Perth averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Western Australia, Australia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Western Australia, Australia with overall perfect weather in Perth. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Perth. The weather in July, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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