May · Australia
Best time to visit Margaret River in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Margaret River in May
Average temperature 18°C, 66 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Margaret River scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Margaret River's surf breaks, caves and wineries crowd into a corner of Western Australia.
May in Margaret River — middling scores, decent value
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.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 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 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Margaret River in May?
- In May, Margaret River averages 18°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Margaret River?
- May earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Margaret River in May?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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