Melbourne weather in May
Melbourne in May averages 13°C (55°F), 38 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Melbourne, May is the fifth coldest, the fourth driest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
9–17°C · 47–63°F
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.6 h
hours per day
What is Melbourne like in May?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Melbourne in May?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (47°F).
May compared with April and June
May in Melbourne is 2.9°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
May in Melbourne is 2.5°C warmer than June and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (51°F).
Daylight in Melbourne in May
On 15 May the sun is up for 10 hours 6 minutes in Melbourne, rising about 07:13 and setting about 17:19 local time.
May ends 48 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 40 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Melbourne weather by month
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How May compares with the rest of the year
May is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 71°F | 37 mm |
| February | 21°C / 69°F | 46 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 32 mm |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 38 mm |
| June | 10°C / 51°F | 40 mm |
| July | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 46 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 67 mm |
| December | 19°C / 67°F | 50 mm |
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FAQs about Melbourne in May
May climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
Melbourne averages 13°C (55°F) in May, ranging from about 9°C (47°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. May sees only about 38 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. May averages 13°C (55°F) against 10°C (51°F) in June — 2.5°C warmer.
May is 2.9°C cooler than April, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; May sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what May is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 6 minutes of daylight in mid-May, against 14 hours 46 minutes in December and 9 hours 33 minutes in June.
On 15 May, sunrise is about 07:13 and sunset about 17:19 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 48 minutes shorter than it starts.
