Australia in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Australia in may 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Australia. These forecasts are statistics for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Sydney
perfect weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
19%
19%
5%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
20%
18%
6%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
21%
17%
4%
Weather at 3am
59°F
55%
19%
17%
6%
Where to go in Australia in may?
Where to go in Australia in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| New South Wales (Sydney, Canberra, Port Macquarie...) | 56°F to 70°F | 1 à 7 days | 67°F to 77°F | good weather* |
| Northern Territory (Darwin, Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock)...) | 72°F to 88°F | 1 à 6 days | 83°F to 86°F | perfect weather* |
| Queensland (Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Mackay...) | 70°F to 86°F | 1 à 20 days | 76°F to 83°F | good weather* |
| South Australia (Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Streaky Bay...) | 61°F to 74°F | 1 à 6 days | 65°F | good weather* |
| Tasmania (Hobart, Devonport, Coles Bay...) | 54°F to 59°F | 3 à 11 days | 59°F to 61°F | tolerable weather |
| Victoria (Melbourne, Mildura, Warrnambool...) | 58°F to 68°F | 1 à 7 days | 61°F to 63°F | tolerable weather* |
| Western Australia (Perth, Esperance, Port Hedland...) | 67°F to 92°F | 1 à 7 days | 72°F to 86°F | perfect weather* |
Where should you go in Australia in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Australia in may ranges from perfect to tolerable depending on the region and city.
The month of May corresponds to the beginning of the dry season, when the beautiful sunny days are numerous. On the other hand, temperatures fall considerably. However, if this drop in temperature is beneficial to the climate throughout May in Australia in the north of the country - it allows the cold to settle in the south, in this case on the island of Tasmania.
Northern Australia throughout May
With temperatures varying between 20° C and 30° C depending on the locality, the beautiful days that characterize the north of the country are endowed with a pleasant heat throughout the month of May. Moreover, the rains have dropped considerably, even if they have not completely disappeared from the climatic landscape of this region.
Eastern Australia throughout May
As in April, the weather conditions in May are favorable to a road trip throughout eastern Australia. One must only prepare to face the freshness of the mornings once in Melbourne or Canberra. Lightweight sweaters are enough to feel comfortable!
Western Australia throughout May
The beautiful sunny and pleasantly warm days help to perfect the weather in Australia throughout May, on the side of Dampier and Coral Bay. On the other hand, if one is planning to stay in Perth, it is better to have comfortable clothes at hand as the mornings are very mild.
Southern Australia throughout May
The mildness of the atmosphere as well as the fine rains are characteristic of the weather throughout May in Australia on the southern coast. In fact, the cold currents come in from the Antarctic and influence the climate of the South of Australia - although throughout the month, the beautiful days still prevail over the rainy episodes.
Central Australia throughout May
The weather is cooling in the center of the country. Very mild temperatures characterize the mornings while with the rise of temperature that takes place over the hours, the atmosphere becomes pleasant. Since the rains are rare, one can enjoy the sun by simply dressing warmly
Climate in Australia in may
Climate in Sydney in may
In may, the mean temperature in Sydney is 63°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate quite nice in this city in may. With 3.4in over 4 days, rainfall can happen during your vacations. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, may is a good time to go in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 70°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||
| Length of day | 10:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Adelaide in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Adelaide is 59°F (maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 56°F). The climate quite pleasant in that locality in may. With 2.8in over 4 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, the month of may is a good month to go in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 64°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Length of day | 10:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Alice Springs in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 65°F). The climate nice in that area in may. There is no rain during may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain throughout your holidays!
With good weather conditions, may is an advisable month to go in that area in Australia.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 56% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 13% | ||
| Length of day | 10:59 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Brisbane (Queensland) in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 61°F (for an average temperature of 68°F). The climate quite pleasant in this location in the month of may. With 4.4in over 5 days, rain may occur throughout your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, may is a good month to go in this city in Australia.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 76°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 10:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cairns in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Cairns is 76°F (maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 70°F). The climate nice there in may. With 2.3in over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem for your journey.
With good weather conditions, may is a good month to go in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 11:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Australia in may
| Sydney in may | perfect weather |
| Adelaide in may | good weather |
| Alice Springs in may | good weather |
| Brisbane (Queensland) in may | good weather |
| Cairns in may | good weather |
| Canberra in may | tolerable weather |
| Darwin in may | perfect weather |
| Mackay in may | good weather |
| Melbourne in may | good weather |
| Perth in may | good weather |
| Hobart (Tasmania) in may | tolerable weather |
| Uluru (Ayers Rock) in may | perfect weather |
| Esperance in may | good weather |
| Gold Coast in may | perfect weather |
| Fraser Island in may | good weather |
| Kangaroo Island in may | good weather |
| Mildura in may | good weather |
| Port Hedland in may | perfect weather |
| Port Macquarie in may | good weather |
| Streaky Bay in may | good weather |
| Warrnambool in may | good weather |
Weather data for Australia in may:
Weather data for Australia in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Australia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Australia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Australia.