Planning a trip to Melbourne in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +61°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 51 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Melbourne has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Melbourne in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Melbourne for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +63°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +50°F.
Is Melbourne warm or cold in May?
Melbourne is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Melbourne:
Climate in Melbourne in May
Melbourne weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+61°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+36°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+81°F
+70°F
Rainfall
52 mm
51 mm
53 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
69%
74%
78%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
8
5
4
Cloudy days
17
20
20
Rainy days
5
6
6
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 51 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 74%.Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Melbourne in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Melbourne is gradually increasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Melbourne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 56 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Melbourne wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Melbourne?
This is the weather in Melbourne in May 2023:
1 May
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+67°F
2 May
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+71°F
3 May
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+69°F
4 May
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+60°F
5 May
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+58°F
6 May
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+59°F
7 May
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+60°F
8 May
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+61°F
9 May
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+61°F
10 May
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+66°F
11 May
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+65°F
12 May
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+64°F
13 May
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+64°F
14 May
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+65°F
15 May
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+70°F
16 May
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+60°F
17 May
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+60°F
18 May
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+59°F
19 May
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+58°F
20 May
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+60°F
21 May
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+60°F
22 May
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+58°F
23 May
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+64°F
24 May
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+68°F
25 May
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+67°F
26 May
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+61°F
27 May
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+61°F
28 May
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+59°F
29 May
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+59°F
30 May
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+52°F
31 May
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+50°F
In May 2023 Melbourne had 11 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Melbourne climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Melbourne in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+60°F) and the highest in 2014 (+69°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 13 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 147 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Melbourne in May:
Is May a good time to visit Melbourne?
May is a really good time to go to Melbourne. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Melbourne.
Can you sunbathe in Melbourne in May?
May has mild temperatures in Melbourne. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Melbourne rainy in May?
Melbourne is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Melbourne in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Melbourne in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Melbourne, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.