Launceston in May

6.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

13°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
9Rainy days (59 mm)
9:40 hDaylight
07:18Sunrise · 16:58 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 13°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 (±3.5 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

22° 11° J 22° 11° F 20° 10° M 16° 7° A 13° 5° M 11° 3° J 11° 3° J 11° 3° A 13° 4° S 16° 6° O 18° 8° N 20° 10° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 22°C11°C53 mm 7– – 8.2
February 22°C11°C45 mm 7– – 8.2
March 20°C10°C49 mm 7– – 7.8
April 16°C7°C53 mm 8– – 7.2
May 13°C5°C59 mm 9– – 6.6
June 11°C3°C62 mm 9– – 6.1
July 11°C3°C74 mm 11– – 5.8
August 11°C3°C80 mm 12– – 5.8
September 13°C4°C77 mm 11– – 6.2
October 16°C6°C63 mm 11– – 6.6
November 18°C8°C60 mm 10– – 7.1
December 20°C10°C58 mm 8– – 7.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Launceston in May?

Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Launceston?

The best months are January, February, March, December.