Canberra weather in May
Long-run climate averages for Canberra, Australian Capital Territory in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In May, Canberra averages 14°C by day and 4°C at night. The wettest month is usually November.
May in Canberra averages a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of 4°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. Across the whole year Canberra sees roughly 616 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Canberra forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Canberra weather by month
what to expect in Canberra through the yearHere is Canberra's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Canberra by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the German model has been the most accurate forecast for Canberra, scoring 89/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 86. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .