Weather for Hobart in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +14°C during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 49 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hobart has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Hobart in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hobart for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +15°C with a maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +18°C.
Is Hobart warm or cold in May?
Hobart is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +8°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Hobart:
Climate in Hobart in May
Hobart weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+14°C
+12°C
Min. temperature
-1°C
-1°C
-3°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+24°C
+19°C
Rainfall
46 mm
49 mm
48 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
74%
77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
2
Cloudy days
13
14
12
Rainy days
15
15
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 49 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 2 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Hobart in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Hobart is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Hobart based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 57 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hobart wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 46% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Hobart?
This is the weather in Hobart in May 2024:
1 May
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+12°C
2 May
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+17°C
3 May
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+11°C
4 May
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+15°C
5 May
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+17°C
6 May
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+12°C
7 May
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+11°C
8 May
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+14°C
9 May
☁️
+14°C
10 May
☁️
+16°C
11 May
☀️
+15°C
12 May
☁️
+17°C
13 May
☀️
+15°C
14 May
☀️
+17°C
15 May
☁️
+18°C
16 May
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+11°C
17 May
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+13°C
18 May
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+13°C
19 May
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+11°C
20 May
🌧️
+13°C
21 May
☁️
+14°C
22 May
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+16°C
23 May
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+16°C
24 May
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+19°C
25 May
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+15°C
26 May
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+14°C
27 May
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+15°C
28 May
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+15°C
29 May
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+14°C
30 May
☁️
+16°C
31 May
🌧️
+18°C
In May 2024 Hobart had 9 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hobart climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hobart in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+15°C) and the highest in 2019 (+18°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 407 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1026 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hobart in May:
Is May a good time to visit Hobart?
May is a really good time to go to Hobart. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Hobart.
Can you sunbathe in Hobart in May?
May has mild temperatures in Hobart. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Hobart rainy in May?
Hobart is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Hobart in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hobart in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hobart, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
