Brisbane weather in May
May in Brisbane: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Brisbane · #280 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Brisbane climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 81 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Brisbane in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Brisbane?
- May in Brisbane: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Brisbane on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Brisbane in May?
- In May, Brisbane averages a daily high of 22.1°C and a low of 13.9°C, with about 81.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Brisbane in May?
- Brisbane has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in May.