May · Australia
Best time to visit Geelong in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Geelong in May
Average temperature 12°C, 32 mm of rain, about 1 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 #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Geelong scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 32 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Geelong is Victoria’s waterfront city on Port Phillip Bay-gateway to the Great Ocean Road and Bellarine wine. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Geelong: strong conditions, 9th of 12
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 32 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Geelong — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Geelong in May?
- In May, Geelong averages 12°C, 32 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Geelong?
- 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 Geelong in May?
- Expect about 32 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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