Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Torquay in May
Torquay cools off: highs slip to 60°F (16°C), from 64°F in April, with lows of 54°F (12°C) and about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (66 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (16°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 54°F (12°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.6 in (66 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Comfort slips from 88/100 in April to 79/100.
- Our Great Ocean Road route recommends Nov – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 54°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Torquay in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Point Addis Marine National Park
Clifftop lookouts and Koorie Cultural Walk over sheltered beaches.
Why now May scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
Timber arch honoring returned soldiers who built the road.
Bells Beach
Surf break and home of the Rip Curl Pro each Easter; good lookouts.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 2.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Split Point Lighthouse
White lighthouse at Aireys Inlet with guided tours to the top.
Bomboras
Beachside kiosk and bar overlooking Fisherman's Beach.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- Melbourne in May~50 mi · highs 61°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Port Campbell in May~75 mi · highs 60°F, 2.9 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.
Torquay in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Torquay?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 92 in November – April. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain. Our Great Ocean Road route recommends Nov – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Torquay in May?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Torquay in May?
Some: about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.1 in (764 mm).
What should I pack for Torquay in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 54°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Torquay in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.