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Victoria in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Victoria in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Victoria in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Victoria in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +59°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 13 rainy days with an average precipitation of 44 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Victoria has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Victoria in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Victoria for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +61°F.

Is Victoria warm or cold in May?

Victoria is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +48°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 Victoria:

Climate in Victoria in May

Victoria weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+54°F+59°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+37°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+73°F+81°F
Rainfall
61 mm44 mm34 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%82%83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
111415
Rainy days
161311
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +59°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 61 mm to 44 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 3 to 4.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Victoria in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Victoria is gradually increasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 11 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Victoria based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 23 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Victoria wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 157 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Victoria?

This is the weather in Victoria in May 2023:
1 May
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+58°F
2 May
☁️
+66°F
3 May
☁️
+66°F
4 May
☁️
+60°F
5 May
🌧️
+58°F
6 May
🌧️
+54°F
7 May
☁️
+56°F
8 May
☁️
+58°F
9 May
☁️
+57°F
10 May
☀️
+58°F
11 May
☁️
+60°F
12 May
☁️
+65°F
13 May
☀️
+69°F
14 May
☀️
+72°F
15 May
☀️
+74°F
16 May
☀️
+72°F
17 May
🌫️
+64°F
18 May
🌫️
+64°F
19 May
☁️
+67°F
20 May
☁️
+66°F
21 May
☁️
+65°F
22 May
🌧️
+59°F
23 May
☁️
+59°F
24 May
☁️
+62°F
25 May
☀️
+64°F
26 May
☀️
+66°F
27 May
☁️
+65°F
28 May
☀️
+64°F
29 May
☀️
+62°F
30 May
☁️
+63°F
31 May
☁️
+60°F
In May 2023 Victoria had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Victoria climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Victoria in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+51°F) and the highest in 2004 (+58°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 575 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2802 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Victoria in May:

Is May a good time to visit Victoria?

It’s always a good time to visit Victoria, 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 Victoria in May?

May has mild temperatures in Victoria. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Victoria rainy in May?

Victoria is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Victoria in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Victoria in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Victoria

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Victoria, 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.