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Brisbane weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Brisbane, Queensland in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Brisbane averages 23°C by day and 12°C at night. The wettest month is usually November.

May in Brisbane averages a daytime high of 23°C and an overnight low of 12°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. Across the whole year Brisbane sees roughly 1189 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 Brisbane forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Brisbane weather by month

what to expect in Brisbane through the year

Here is Brisbane'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 Brisbane by season.

Jan
29°
20°
Hot
Feb
29°
20°
Hot
Mar
28°
20°
Warm
Apr
26°
16°
Warm
May
23°
12°
Warm
Jun
22°
10°
Warm
Jul
21°
10°
Mild
Aug
24°
12°
Warm
Sep
26°
13°
Warm
Oct
27°
15°
Warm
Nov
28°
18°
Warm
Wettest
Dec
30°
20°
Hot

Common questions

How warm is Brisbane in May?
Brisbane averages a daytime high of 23°C in May, with overnight lows around 12°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good time to visit Brisbane?
The most comfortable time to visit Brisbane is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in May?
The wettest month in Brisbane is usually November. Across the year the city sees roughly 1189 mm of precipitation.

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