Monthly climate guide
Launceston weather in May
With highs near 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), May feels cool in Launceston. Rainfall averages about 80 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- In Launceston, May is late autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Just 440 km apart, but Launceston runs about 3°C cooler than Melbourne this month.
Avg high
14°C
57°F
Avg low
5°C
41°F
Rainfall
80 mm
some rain
Humidity
87%
relative
Sky
58%
cloud · often cloudy
Launceston weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 11°C / 52°F | 57 mm | 63% | 55% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 11°C / 51°F | 43 mm | 67% | 59% |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 49°F | 77 mm | 73% | 58% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 58 mm | 80% | 58% |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 80 mm | 87% | 58% |
| June | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 38°F | 74 mm | 90% | 57% |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 82 mm | 90% | 61% |
| August | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 87 mm | 88% | 59% |
| September | 14°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 67 mm | 84% | 60% |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 59 mm | 79% | 60% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 63 mm | 74% | 63% |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 9°C / 49°F | 58 mm | 68% | 60% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Launceston?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Launceston →Other Australia cities in May
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Launceston in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Launceston?
May is a reasonable time for Launceston: highs around 14°C and about 80 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Launceston in May?
Average highs are about 14°C (57°F) and average lows about 5°C (41°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Launceston in May?
Launceston typically gets around 80 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Launceston (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.