Brisbane · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 74°F, dipping to 57°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
74° / 57°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
9 mph
What May feels like in Brisbane
Sunrise
06:21
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:07
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Brisbane in May
The kit for May in Brisbane: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-4° avg high
-3 rain days
Brisbane in April →
May
74°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+4° avg high
+1 rain days
Brisbane in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Brisbane in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Brisbane in May?+
Average high 74°F, average low 57°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Brisbane?+
Compared to April (avg high 78°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 70°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Brisbane in May?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in May, on average.