Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
41°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cradle Mountain
Australia · Oceania
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
41°F
Lows around 29°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days this month.
48%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 31° and nights feel near 25°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 38°F, easing to about 34°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning35°F
Rain34%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday39°F
Rain39%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon38°F
Rain34%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening34°F
Rain28%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 41 | 2.7 | 12 | 11.7 | 77 |
| Feb | 55 | 39 | 2.2 | 10 | 10.6 | 79 |
| Mar | 52 | 38 | 3.1 | 12 | 9.1 | 82 |
| Apr | 46 | 34 | 3.6 | 13 | 7.6 | 87 |
| May | 41 | 29 | 4.9 | 15 | 5.9 | 90 |
| Jun | 37 | 28 | 5.1 | 15 | 5.0 | 91 |
| Jul | 37 | 28 | 6.7 | 19 | 5.3 | 91 |
| Aug | 38 | 29 | 7.8 | 20 | 6.4 | 89 |
| Sep | 40 | 29 | 7.6 | 21 | 7.7 | 87 |
| Oct | 44 | 31 | 7.3 | 20 | 9.5 | 82 |
| Nov | 48 | 34 | 5.0 | 16 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Dec | 52 | 36 | 3.7 | 13 | 11.4 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology