May · Australia
Best time to visit Brisbane in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Brisbane in May
Average temperature 18°C, 120 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Brisbane scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 120 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Riverfront ferries, subtropical parks, and outdoor dining shine October through March.
May holds up well in Brisbane — 7th best month
May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 120 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Brisbane in May?
- In May, Brisbane averages 18°C, 120 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Brisbane?
- May earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Brisbane in May?
- Expect about 120 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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