Ballarat in May
6.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
9Rainy days (45 mm)
9:59 hDaylight
07:22Sunrise · 17:20 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 12°C | 46 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 25°C | 12°C | 40 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| March | 22°C | 11°C | 28 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| April | 18°C | 8°C | 39 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 14°C | 6°C | 45 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 11°C | 5°C | 50 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.0 |
| July | 10°C | 4°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 11°C | 4°C | 65 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 14°C | 5°C | 69 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 17°C | 7°C | 62 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| November | 20°C | 9°C | 62 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| December | 23°C | 10°C | 51 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ballarat in May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Ballarat?
The best months are February, March, January, December.