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The weather in Canberra in May is very cold with temperatures between 4°C and 15°C, warm clothes are a must.
Canberra is going to be cold and wet in the month of May. Expect low temperatures and a few days of rain, so be sure to bundle up to avoid catching a cold.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Canberra in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Canberra in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Canberra before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 14° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 66 mm | Perfect | Canberra in January |
| February | 26° / 13° | 4 | 24 | 0 | 84 mm | Perfect | Canberra in February |
| March | 23° / 12° | 4 | 28 | 0 | 71 mm | Perfect | Canberra in March |
| April | 19° / 8° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 47 mm | Good | Canberra in April |
| May | 15° / 4° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 40 mm | Good | Canberra in May |
| June | 11° / 3° | 3 | 26 | 0 | 76 mm | Ok | Canberra in June |
| July | 11° / 2° | 4 | 26 | 1 | 53 mm | Ok | Canberra in July |
| August | 12° / 2° | 4 | 25 | 1 | 78 mm | Ok | Canberra in August |
| September | 15° / 4° | 3 | 26 | 0 | 78 mm | Good | Canberra in September |
| October | 19° / 6° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 90 mm | Good | Canberra in October |
| November | 22° / 9° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 96 mm | Good | Canberra in November |
| December | 25° / 12° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 82 mm | Perfect | Canberra in December |