Canberra weather in May
May in Canberra: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Canberra · #413 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Canberra climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 40 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 23 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Canberra in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Canberra?
- May in Canberra: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Canberra on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Canberra in May?
- In May, Canberra averages a daily high of 13.3°C and a low of 4.3°C, with about 40.1 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canberra in May?
- Canberra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in May.