Melbourne Weather in May – Average Temperature and Rainfall

High
16.4°
Low
8.6°
Rainfall
60 mm
Rainy season
11d
max
25.5°
min
1.8°

May

Early
17.4°
26.3 mm
Mid
16.4°
13.9 mm
Late
15.5°
20.0 mm

Summary

The climate figures for Melbourne are averaged from 2016–2025 observations (10 years). Annual rainfall averages about 777 mm.

The rainy season runs –. The wettest month is November with 95.4 mm across 12 rain days; the driest is February at just 34.4 mm.

The hottest month is January (average high 26.5°C) and the coolest is July (13.3°C).

The most comfortable time to visit Melbourne is February — less rain and milder heat.

Monthly averages

Common questions

Will it rain in Melbourne today?
No. The chance of rain today is only about 0%.
How hot is it in Melbourne today?
Between 7°C and 16°C, with a felt maximum of 14°C.
What is the weather in Melbourne tomorrow?
Tomorrow: overcast, 7–19°C, with a 0% chance of rain.

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