May · Australia
Best time to visit Hobart in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobart in May
Average temperature 11°C, 66 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Hobart scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobart's harbour, markets and MONA gallery sit beneath kunanyi, the mountain above the city.
May in Hobart — middling scores, decent value
May averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobart in May?
- In May, Hobart averages 11°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Hobart?
- May earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hobart in May?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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