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Where to go in May

May offers long days and comfortable temperatures across Europe and much of Asia, making it a favorite for city trips, hiking and road trips before the summer crowds arrive.

Places are ranked by their typical weather in May (comfortable daily highs and little rain) and by traveler ratings. Public holidays are listed with each place, as museums, shops and offices may be closed and popular places can be busy on them. Climate data from Meteostat.

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7 places have good weather in May in Oceania, showing the top 7.

Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsUluru

Uluru

4.9

Natural Wonder CulturalUNESCO HeritageLandmarkNatural Beauty

Sacred rock standing in the heart of Australia's Red Centre, imbued with Aboriginal cultural heritage and natural beauty.

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24 °C16 mm Best: Apr–Sep
Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGreat Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

4.82

Natural Wonder Coral ReefMarine LifeWorld Heritage Site

World's largest coral reef system with diverse marine life.

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28 °C5 mm Best: Apr–Sep
Melbpal , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMelbourne

Melbourne

4.12

City CulturalArtArchitectureSporting Events

Cultural capital with street art laneways, Victorian architecture, coffee culture, and sporting events.

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19 °C19 mm Best: Feb–May, Sep–Oct, Dec
W. Bulach , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsKalbarri

Kalbarri

3.79

Natural Wonder NatureWildlifeAdventure

Coastal cliffs and river gorges

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29 °C33 mm Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Charmaine Tham from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsTanna Island

Tanna Island

4.27

Island Active VolcanoTraditional CultureNatural Beauty

Active volcano and traditional culture.

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29 °C58 mm Best: May, Aug–Sep, Nov
Dietmar Rabich , CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGreat Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road

4.22

Natural Wonder Scenic DriveHistoricalCoastal

Dramatic coastal drive featuring Twelve Apostles rock formations and rainforest meeting ocean.

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17 °C47 mm Best: Dec–Apr
Bjørn Christian Tørrissen , CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain

4.24

Natural Wonder Natural Beauty Wilderness Hiking Cultural Significance

Iconic peak in Tasmania's wilderness landscape, rich in cultural history and natural beauty.

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15 °C32 mm Best: Dec–Apr

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