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Port Campbell in May
Port Campbell cools off: highs slip to 60°F (16°C), from 66°F in April, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 50°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.9 in (73 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 3°C (6°F) from April.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in April to 78/100.
- Our Great Ocean Road route recommends Nov – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Port Campbell in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gibson Steps
86 steps down to a beach beneath giant stacks.
Why now May scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Loch Ard Gorge
Sheltered cove named after an 1878 shipwreck.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 2.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Twelve Apostles
Limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean.
12 Apostles Helicopters
Scenic flights over the Apostles and shipwreck coast.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe
Cafe facing the Port Campbell beach.
Nearby in May
- Torquay in May~75 mi · highs 60°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Melbourne in May~120 mi · highs 61°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Port Campbell in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Port Campbell?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 91 in November – April. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain. Our Great Ocean Road route recommends Nov – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Port Campbell in May?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Port Campbell in May?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.5 in (800 mm).
What should I pack for Port Campbell in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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