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.

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 Perth — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Melbourne	🇦🇺 Perth
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	15°C	20°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	23° / 11°
Rainfall	49 mm	74 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	76%	67%
Air quality (AQI)	36	25

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

Month by month

Melbourne 🇦🇺 Australiacool, a little rain, clean air · best March79
Perth 🇦🇺 Australianice, a little rain, clean air · best October86

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.