Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Brisbane, Queensland, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Brisbane's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May93mm average rain
May sits near Brisbane's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May is one of Brisbane's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May22°C average sea
May is close to Brisbane's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May56 weather score
May scores below Brisbane's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
