Perth · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 69°F, low 54°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
69° / 54°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
14 mph
What May feels like in Perth
Sunrise
06:58
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:28
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 Perth in May
The kit for May in Perth: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-6° avg high
+2 rain days
Perth in April →
May
69°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+5° avg high
-3 rain days
Perth in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Perth in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Perth in May?+
Average high 69°F, average low 54°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Perth?+
Compared to April (avg high 76°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 65°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Perth in May?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in May, on average.