Monthly climate guide
Brisbane weather in May
Expect warm weather in Brisbane in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 16°C (60°F). Around 58 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- May brings late autumn to Brisbane — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Just 310 km apart, but Brisbane runs about 2°C warmer than Coffs Harbour this month.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
16°C
60°F
Rainfall
58 mm
some rain
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
44%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Brisbane weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 171 mm | 72% | 52% |
| February | 28°C / 83°F | 23°C / 73°F | 152 mm | 75% | 51% |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 22°C / 71°F | 153 mm | 77% | 55% |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 19°C / 66°F | 78 mm | 74% | 44% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 60°F | 58 mm | 72% | 44% |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 14°C / 56°F | 79 mm | 75% | 49% |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 12°C / 54°F | 34 mm | 71% | 36% |
| August | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 36 mm | 67% | 29% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 60°F | 28 mm | 66% | 32% |
| October | 26°C / 78°F | 18°C / 64°F | 69 mm | 69% | 43% |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 64 mm | 68% | 44% |
| December | 29°C / 83°F | 21°C / 71°F | 98 mm | 70% | 52% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Brisbane?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Brisbane →Other Australia cities in May
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Brisbane in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Brisbane?
May is a reasonable time for Brisbane: highs around 23°C and about 58 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Brisbane in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 16°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in May?
Brisbane typically gets around 58 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Brisbane (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.