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Melbourne in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Melbourne in May is climatically well suited to city breaks. The average daily high is around 16 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
46/100 · #8
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#7
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Melbourne · MayPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 16 °C
- Average low
- 10 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 20 | 12 | 9 | 60 | 4.4 | 73 | 3.0 | 18 | 67 |
| May (selected) | 16 | 10 | 12 | 59 | 2.9 | 80 | 3.2 | 15 | 46 |
| June | 14 | 8 | 13 | 68 | 2.2 | 84 | 3.4 | 13 | 32 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (46/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +21 | +3.5 °C | +2.1 °C | -2.7 | +1.1 mm | +1.5 h | -6.1 % | -0.2 m/s | +2.5 °C |
| June | -14 | -2.9 °C | -2 °C | +2 | +9.5 mm | -0.7 h | +4.8 % | +0.2 m/s | -2.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Melbourne in May?
The average daily high is around 16 °C, with an average daily low of about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Melbourne in May?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in May?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 59 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Melbourne. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. May is not among them.