Thredbo weather in May
May in Thredbo: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Thredbo · #516 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Thredbo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.2 cm / 4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 21 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Thredbo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Thredbo?
- May in Thredbo: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Thredbo on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Thredbo in May?
- In May, Thredbo averages a daily high of 9.3°C and a low of 2°C, with about 85.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Thredbo in May?
- Thredbo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 21 in May.
- Does it snow in Thredbo in May?
- Thredbo sees roughly 10.2 cm of snowfall in May.