Verdict: Excellent month
Brisbane Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Brisbane — highs around 23°C (73°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 9 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Brisbane.
Average high
23°C / 73°F
Average low
13°C / 55°F
Rain days
~9
Precipitation
100 mm
What to pack for Brisbane in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Brisbane: Jan (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jul (20°C / 68°F) · Wettest: Jan (~19 rain days)
29°
21°
Jan
29°
20°
Feb
28°
19°
Mar
26°
16°
Apr
23°
13°
May
21°
10°
Jun
20°
10°
Jul
23°
11°
Aug
25°
13°
Sep
27°
16°
Oct
27°
18°
Nov
29°
20°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)