Launceston weather in May 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 57°F in Launceston, Tasmania in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 5 hours of sunshine per day on average with 14 days with some rainfall and typically 3.2 inches of rainfall in the month.

  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Launceston57
    57°F max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 14 days with some rainfall in May in Launceston14
    14 days with some rainfall
  • 43°F minimum night-time temperature in May in Launceston43
    43°F min night temperature
  • 10 hours of daylight per day in May in Launceston10
    10 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in May in Launceston0
    No heat & humidity
  • 3.2 inches monthly rainfall in May in Launceston3.2
    3.2 inches of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 2 (Low) in May in Launceston2
    2 (Low) UV index

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The May weather guide for Tasmania (Launceston) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Launceston in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 54°F in Launceston in May, falling to 41°F at night.

How sunny is it in Launceston in May?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Launceston in May - that's 40% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Launceston in May?

The average sea temperature around Launceston in May is 57°F.

Does it rain in Launceston in May?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Launceston in May and the average monthly rainfall is 3.0 inches.

Launceston May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Launceston in May 2026. Select a month to view Launceston sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Friday, 1st May 2026 06:59 17:18
Saturday, 16th May 2026 07:14 17:01
Sunday, 31st May 2026 07:27 16:51

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