May · Australia
Best time to visit Twelve Apostles in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Twelve Apostles in May
Average temperature 13°C, 41 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Twelve Apostles scores 6.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Twelve Apostles are limestone stacks off the Great Ocean Road-sunset light and Southern Ocean spray. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Twelve Apostles — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 41 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 6.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Twelve Apostles — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Twelve Apostles in May?
- In May, Twelve Apostles averages 13°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Twelve Apostles?
- May earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Twelve Apostles in May?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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