Autumn in Melbourne
Melbourne Weather in May
On average, Melbourne sees a top of 17°C and an overnight low of 9°C in May, with around 14 rain days and 56mm of total rainfall. UV is typically moderate, 3-4.
17°C
9°C
56mm
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What May is like in Melbourne
Winter is approaching and it shows. Cold fronts sweep through regularly, overnight temperatures dip into single digits and morning fog becomes common across the Yarra Valley and bay suburbs. Time to find the jacket.
These figures are long-term averages, not a forecast — for today's actual conditions and the week ahead, check the live Melbourne weather forecast. Averages are useful for planning travel, events or what to pack, but any single May can run warmer, cooler, wetter or drier than the long-term normal.