Canberra in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Canberra in may 2025
The weather in Canberra in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
43°F
Fog
39% of time
31%
16%
7%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
23%
10%
6%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
22%
14%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
40%
32%
16%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Canberra in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Canberra in may.
The climate of Canberra in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Canberra is rather dry (with 1.7in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.9in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cool in this city the month of may, but it is bearable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Canberra is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Canberra in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 6 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 19% of time.
In may in Canberra, the days on average last 10:17. The sun rises at 07:51 and sets at 18:08.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in Australia.
Canberra: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Canberra forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Canberra:
In may, Sydney, Darwin, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Gold Coast, Port Hedland and Carrarang have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Mackay and Melbourne have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Canberra in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:08 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:17 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Canberra in may 2024:
32°F to 58°F
36°F to 56°F
36°F to 56°F
40°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 63°F
40°F to 61°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
41°F to 63°F
36°F to 49°F
29°F to 54°F
34°F to 58°F
32°F to 56°F
32°F to 56°F
34°F to 58°F
36°F to 58°F
40°F to 58°F
38°F to 59°F
34°F to 61°F
38°F to 63°F
38°F to 63°F
41°F to 63°F
49°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Australia in may
Cities near Canberra:
| Batemans Bay in may | good weather |
| Snowy Mountains in may | very bad weather |
| Wagga Wagga in may | tolerable weather |
| Wollongong in may | good weather |
| Merimbula in may | good weather |
| Eden in may | good weather |
| Albury in may | tolerable weather |
| Blue Mountains in may | tolerable weather |
| Cockatoo Island in may | good weather |
| Sydney in may | perfect weather |
| Bondi beach in may | perfect weather |
| Manly beach in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Canberra
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Canberra in may:
Weather data for Canberra for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Canberra. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Canberra can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Canberra.