The climate in Victoria during May can be summarized as cool and very wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Victoria and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4°C 39.2°F |
| Average temperature | 8.7°C 47.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 327 mm 12.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.5°C 56.3°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Victoria with around 327mm 12.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Victoria in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | January | 24.7°C 76.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 47mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 11.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.4°C 50.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 329mm 13ins |