Victoria weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Victoria: highs of 16°C (61°F) and about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (49°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 15°C (59°F). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and about as wet; June brings highs of 13°C (56°F) and 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Melbourne, the largest city in Victoria. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Victoria?
fair month Weather score 67/100.
May is a fair month in Victoria. The weather is usually best in Oct–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria in May?
Some rain is normal: about 60 mm (2.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Victoria in May?
Days average 16°C (61°F) and nights 9°C (49°F).
Victoria weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | 52% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm | 53% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| March | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm | 52% | 22°C (71°F) | best |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm | 55% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | 58% | 15°C (59°F) | fair |
| June | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm | 61% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 64 mm | 60% | 11°C (51°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | 60% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 61 mm | 60% | 13°C (55°F) | fair |
| October | 19°C (65°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 61 mm | 59% | 16°C (60°F) | best |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 74 mm | 61% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| December | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | 55% | 21°C (69°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Victoria in May
Weather can differ a lot within Victoria: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | fair |
| Geelong | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 47 mm | fair |
| City of Port Phillip | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | fair |
| Ballarat | 14°C (57°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm | fair |
| Bendigo | 15°C (59°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 39 mm | fair |
| Point Cook | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | fair |
| Craigieburn | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm | fair |
| Melbourne City Centre | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | fair |
| Tarneit | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 47 mm | fair |
| Pakenham | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm | fair |
| Reservoir | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm | fair |
| Berwick | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm | fair |