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Average weather for Tasmania in May

It's cool to moderate in May in Tasmania with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Tasmania

Start of May

The month of May starts in Tasmania with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 8°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Tasmania is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

In May, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Tasmania in May

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Temperature Average temperature
15°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
17°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
12°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
135 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
14 days 14 days
Snow Total snowfall
0,2 cm 0 cm
Snow Snowy days
1 day 0 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Is May a good time to visit Tasmania?

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Tasmania. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Temperature records

With 23°C in 2014, Tasmania reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 15°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Tasmania

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Tasmania, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in May in Tasmania

Weather experiences in May in Tasmania

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Daily Precipitation in May in Tasmania

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Tasmania, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 14 days of precipitation in Tasmania.

Daily Precipitation in May in Tasmania

Daily Snowfall in May in Tasmania

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Tasmania, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.

Daily Snowfall in May in Tasmania

Daily UV index in May in Tasmania

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Tasmania, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in May in Tasmania

Temperature in May in Tasmania over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Tasmania, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Tasmania Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Tasmania over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Tasmania, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Tasmania over the years

Snowfall in May in Tasmania per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Tasmania, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in May in Tasmania over the past years

Daily weather in May for Tasmania

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tasmania. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Weather experiences in May in Tasmania

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Average weather in Tasmania by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tasmania. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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