Best time to visit Australia in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Australia — the country-average travel-comfort score is 75.7/100. The best months are December, September, January.
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Weather in Australia in May
Typical weather across Australia in May: average high 19°C, low 10.6°C, about 85.8 mm of rain, and 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among Australia's cities, Brisbane has the best weather in May (score 79/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Australia avg | Best city (Brisbane) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 75.7 | 79 |
| High / Low | 19° / 10.6° | 22.6° / 13.3° |
| Precipitation | 85.8 mm | 499 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.4 | 8.8 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Australia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Australia.
When to visit Australia in other months
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