Brisbane · SpringMonth summary
Brisbane weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Brisbane in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Brisbane in May: 23°C and 10.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Brisbane in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good period — 23°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Brisbane. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 30°C | 50% | 4.1 | 12.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 21°C | 29°C | 45% | 5.9 | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 20°C | 28°C | 54% | 6.4 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 26°C | 29% | 1.9 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 23°C | 25% | 2.4 | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 21°C | 21% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 10°C | 21°C | 19% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 11°C | 22°C | 17% | 1.0 | 10.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.5 | 11.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 3.8 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 18°C | 28°C | 38% | 3.8 | 13.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 20°C | 29°C | 40% | 3.8 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Brisbane averages 23°C, 25% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Brisbane in May
Is May a good time to visit Brisbane?
May is an excellent time to visit Brisbane (score 7.9/10). With 23°C, 10.2h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Brisbane in May?
With 23°C max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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