South Melbourne Weather in May

What's the weather like in South Melbourne (Victoria) in May 2024?

The climate in South Melbourne during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in South Melbourne and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

South Melbourne weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Nightly temperature 8.2°C 46.8°F
Average temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.1°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in South Melbourne with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in South Melbourne

South Melbourne average temperature in May

May rainfall

South Melbourne average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

South Melbourne average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in South Melbourne in May 2024.

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South Melbourne weather stats

South Melbourne weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: June 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: February 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 12.7°C 54.9°F
Wettest month: May 64mm 2.5ins
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