What is the weather like in Canberra vs Melbourne in May?

In May, Canberra averages 17°C high / 2°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm.

Canberra vs Melbourne in May

Canberra and Melbourne are nearly tied in May — 76 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air; Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Canberra vs Melbourne — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Canberra	🇦🇺 Melbourne
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	15°C
Avg high / low	17° / 2°	18° / 9°
Rainfall	42 mm	49 mm
Rainy days	5	8
Humidity	81%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	23	36

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Canberra vs Melbourne in May — FAQ

Is May better in Canberra or Melbourne?: Canberra and Melbourne are nearly tied in May — 76 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Canberra is cool, a little rain, clean air; Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Canberra vs Melbourne in May?: In May, Canberra averages 17°C high / 2°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm.