Weather on May 17 in Melbourne
Historical weather data for May 17 in Melbourne, Australia
Based on 55 years of data from MELBOURNE REGIONAL OFFICE
About This Date
May 17th in Melbourne, Australia typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 9°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 17th was in 2014 (18°C average), while the coldest was 2023 (9°C) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of May 17th dates historically, with the wettest May 17th recording 0.86" of rain. The last decade has been 3.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 17th in Melbourne? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13°C (56°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.42" |
| 2024 | 17°C (62°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 14°C (58°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0.16" |
| 2022 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.16" |
| 2021 | 16°C (60°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.1" |
| 2020 | 18°C (64°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 19°C (67°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 14°C (58°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.1" |
| 2016 | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0.06" |
| 2015 | 20°C (68°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | 20°C (68°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 17°C (62°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.38" |
| 2012 | 19°C (67°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 16°C (61°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 12°C (54°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0.64" |
| 2007 | 19°C (67°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 20°C (68°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 16°C (61°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0.2" |
| 2001 | 16°C (61°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0.06" |
| 2000 | 17°C (62°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0.06" |
| 1999 | 14°C (58°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 16°C (61°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | 19°C (66°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 14°C (58°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 16°C (60°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.26" |
| 1991 | 16°C (60°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.3" |
| 1990 | 18°C (64°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0.28" |
| 1989 | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.18" |
| 1987 | 16°C (60°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.08" |
| 1986 | 19°C (67°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0.3" |
| 1985 | 15°C (59°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 22°C (72°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 16°C (61°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 22°C (72°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | 13°C (56°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.72" |
| 1980 | 16°C (60°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.86" |
| 1979 | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | 14°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | 17°C (62°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0.02" |
| 1975 | 19°C (66°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.06" |
| 1974 | 16°C (60°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0.26" |
| 1973 | 14°C (58°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.48" |
| 1972 | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0.33" |
| 1971 | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0" |