Weather in Melbourne in May
In an average May, Melbourne sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2002-05-07
Lowest
9°C
1999-05-15
Low
Highest
19°C
1997-05-01
Lowest
0°C
2008-05-23
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2002-05-07
Lowest
-3°C
1994-05-12
Humidity
Highest
13.5 g/m³
1996-05-05
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
2025-05-18
Wind
Highest
43 km/h
2007-05-29
Lowest
6 km/h
1995-05-30
Gust
Highest
91 km/h
2007-05-29
Lowest
11 km/h
2022-05-11
Precip
Wettest
89 mm
2000
Driest
9 mm
2005
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