May · Australia
Best time to visit Launceston in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Launceston in May
Average temperature 9°C, 50 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% 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
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Launceston scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Launceston anchors northern Tasmania-Cataract Gorge walks, Tamar Valley wine, and highland day trips. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Launceston: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 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 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Launceston in May?
- In May, Launceston averages 9°C, 50 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 Launceston?
- 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 Launceston in May?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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