Verdict: Good month
Melbourne Weather in May
May is mild-to-cool in Melbourne, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Melbourne.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
61 mm
What to pack for Melbourne in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- 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 Melbourne: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jul (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Oct (~14 rain days)
26°
15°
Jan
25°
14°
Feb
23°
13°
Mar
19°
10°
Apr
16°
8°
May
14°
7°
Jun
13°
6°
Jul
15°
7°
Aug
17°
8°
Sep
19°
9°
Oct
21°
11°
Nov
24°
13°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)