Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Australia in May
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Australia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May73mm average rain
May is wetter than Australia's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.8 hours average sun
May is one of Australia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May13°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May47 weather score
May scores below Australia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.