Brisbane Weather in May
Australia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low16°C (60°F)
Rainfall78 mm (3.1 in)
RatingExcellent 8.8/10
Expect warm days in Brisbane in May: the average high is 23°C (73°F) and the average low is 16°C (60°F). May is autumn (fall) in Australia. The month is moderately rainy, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 10.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Brisbane?
May is a good time to visit Brisbane (8.8/10), though July to September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Cloud cover | 45% |
| Daylight | 10.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.1 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Brisbane in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Brisbane weather in other months
Jan29°C / 23°C148 mmFairFeb29°C / 23°C158 mmFairMar27°C / 22°C138 mmFairApr25°C / 19°C81 mmExcellentMay23°C / 16°C78 mmExcellentJun20°C / 13°C82 mmExcellentJul20°C / 12°C42 mmExcellentAug22°C / 13°C40 mmExcellentSep24°C / 15°C41 mmExcellentOct26°C / 18°C81 mmExcellentNov27°C / 20°C94 mmExcellentDec28°C / 21°C128 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit BrisbaneJune →
Better weather in May nearby
Nearby in May
- Gold Coast23°C · 74 mm
- Sydney20°C · 43 mm
- Canberra16°C · 35 mm
- Melbourne17°C · 62 mm
- Cairns26°C · 96 mm
- Noumea24°C · 91 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.