Melbourne vs Perth in May

Perth is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perth is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Melbourne vs PerthMay climate, side by side

MelbournePerth
Comfort score79/100 (B)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high15°C20°C
Avg high / low18° / 9°23° / 11°
Rainfall49 mm74 mm
Rainy days89
Humidity76%67%
Air quality (AQI)3625

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

Melbourne vs Perth in May — FAQ

Is May better in Melbourne or Perth?
Perth is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perth is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Perth in May?
In May, Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Perth averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 74 mm.