May could be a good time to visit Canberra, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in May. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 45 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Canberra has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Canberra in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Canberra for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +57°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +55°F.
Is Canberra warm or cold in May?
Canberra is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +41°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 Canberra:
Climate in Canberra in May
Canberra weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+59°F
+54°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+25°F
+19°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+73°F
+66°F
Rainfall
44 mm
45 mm
54 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
73%
78%
82%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1021 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
7
7
4
Cloudy days
14
14
14
Rainy days
9
10
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting colder in May. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 44 mm to 45 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Canberra in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Canberra is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Canberra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 46 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 12 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:
Canberra wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 71 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in Canberra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in May is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
How was the weather last May in Canberra?
This is the weather in Canberra in May 2024:
1 May
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+56°F
2 May
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+58°F
3 May
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+55°F
4 May
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+60°F
5 May
☀️
+57°F
6 May
☁️
+59°F
7 May
🌧️
+46°F
8 May
☀️
+54°F
9 May
☀️
+57°F
10 May
☀️
+61°F
11 May
☀️
+62°F
12 May
☀️
+64°F
13 May
☁️
+61°F
14 May
☁️
+62°F
15 May
☀️
+64°F
16 May
☀️
+63°F
17 May
☁️
+56°F
18 May
☀️
+56°F
19 May
☀️
+54°F
20 May
☁️
+54°F
21 May
☁️
+56°F
22 May
☀️
+57°F
23 May
☁️
+57°F
24 May
☀️
+56°F
25 May
☀️
+61°F
26 May
☀️
+55°F
27 May
☁️
+51°F
28 May
☁️
+51°F
29 May
☁️
+55°F
30 May
☁️
+54°F
31 May
☁️
+56°F
In May 2024 Canberra had 14 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Canberra climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Canberra in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+64°F) and the highest in 2019 (+71°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 285 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2130 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Canberra in May:
Is May a good time to visit Canberra?
It’s always a good time to visit Canberra, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Canberra in May?
May has mild temperatures in Canberra. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Canberra rainy in May?
Canberra is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Canberra in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Canberra 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 Canberra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.
