May · Australia
Best time to visit Albany in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Albany in May
Average temperature 17°C, 52 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Albany scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Albany faces the Southern Ocean with whale season drama-granite headlands and historic harbour streets. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Albany — middling scores, decent value
May averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Albany in May?
- In May, Albany averages 17°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Albany?
- May earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Albany in May?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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