Melbourne in May
In May, Melbourne averages 17°C (63°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night, with frequent rain — about 14 days of the month see precipitation (55 mm total).
Conditions are cool — bring a jacket for evenings. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.
May is one of the wetter and less comfortable months in Melbourne. If your dates are flexible, consider a different time of year.
17°C
Avg high
9°C
Avg low
14
Rain days
55 mm
Rainfall
Melbourne in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 45 mm | 8 | 0 |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 50 mm | 7 | 0 |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 50 mm | 9 | 0 |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 52°F | 55 mm | 12 | 0 |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 55 mm | 14 | 0 |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 50 mm | 14 | 0 |
| July | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 43°F | 50 mm | 14 | 0 |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 55 mm | 15 | 0 |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 60 mm | 14 | 0 |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 65 mm | 14 | 0 |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 52°F | 60 mm | 12 | 0 |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 55°F | 60 mm | 10 | 0 |
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