West Melbourne in May
7.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
10Rainy days (75 mm)
13:24 hDaylight
06:37Sunrise · 20:01 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.1 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.1 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 | 22°C | 13°C | 52 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 23°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| March | 25°C | 16°C | 57 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| April | 27°C | 19°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 29°C | 21°C | 75 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 162 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.6 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 160 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.5 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 170 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 152 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 28°C | 22°C | 84 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 25°C | 18°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| December | 23°C | 15°C | 40 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is West Melbourne in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 21°C.
When is the best time to visit West Melbourne?
The best months are December, January, February, November.