May · Australia
Best time to visit Mornington Peninsula in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mornington Peninsula in May
Average temperature 14°C, 46 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
2.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Mornington Peninsula scores 2.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mornington Peninsula mixes bay beaches, hot springs, and wine trails within Melbourne’s weekend orbit. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Mornington Peninsula — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 7.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Mornington Peninsula — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mornington Peninsula in May?
- In May, Mornington Peninsula averages 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mornington Peninsula?
- May earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mornington Peninsula in May?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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