Melbourne in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Melbourne in may 2025
The weather in Melbourne in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
23%
18%
18%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
27%
24%
16%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
26%
13%
Weather at 3am
52°F
25%
25%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Melbourne in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Melbourne in may.
The climate of Melbourne in may is good
The weather in may in Melbourne is wet (with 3.2in of precipitation over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in this city this month, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 61°F. The minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Melbourne is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Melbourne in may with a maximum record of 74°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2011. You can hope to have about 7 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 23% of time.
Day length in Melbourne in may is 10:06. Sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset is at 18:19.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Melbourne in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:13 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Melbourne in may 2024:
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 65°F
61°F to 68°F
58°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Australia in may
Cities near Melbourne:
| Geelong in may | good weather |
| Ballarat in may | tolerable weather |
| Castlemaine in may | tolerable weather |
| Bendigo in may | tolerable weather |
| Traralgon in may | tolerable weather |
| Port Campbell National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Warrnambool in may | good weather |
| Albury in may | tolerable weather |
| Wannon (Victoria) in may | tolerable weather |
| Snowy Mountains in may | very bad weather |
| Wagga Wagga in may | tolerable weather |
| Mount Gambier in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Melbourne
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Weather data for Melbourne in may:
Weather data for Melbourne for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Melbourne. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Melbourne 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 Melbourne.