Weather in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in May
In an average May, Melbourne sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
2013-05-09
Lowest
8°C
1987-05-27
Low
Highest
16°C
2019-05-01
Lowest
4°C
2021-05-31
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
2013-05-09
Lowest
0°C
1998-05-22
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
1988-05-03
Lowest
6.2 g/m³
2013-05-03
Wind
Highest
51 km/h
2000-05-26
Lowest
6 km/h
2001-05-12
Precip
Wettest
133 mm
2012
Driest
19 mm
2025
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