Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia in May
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
5.2h
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Canberra's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May58mm average rain
May is close to Canberra's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May5.2 hours average sun
May is one of Canberra's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May32 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
