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

In May, Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Melbourne vs Wellington in May

Melbourne is the better pick in May — 79 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Melbourne vs Wellington — May climate, side by side

	Melbourne	Wellington
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	15°C	13°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	49 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	8	11
Humidity	76%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	36	23

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

Melbourne vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Melbourne or Wellington?: Melbourne is the better pick in May — 79 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Wellington in May?: In May, Melbourne averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.