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Alice Springs Weather in May

May in Alice Springs brings high temperatures, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and nights dropping to 10°C (50°F). With perfect weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.

Rainfall in Alice Springs in May

Typically, you can expect about 4 days of rain this month, with 18 mm (0.7 in) on average. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in Alice Springs in May

May tends to be one of the perfect months in Alice Springs, with 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon and 10°C (50°F) overnight. May is a notable month of the winter season. This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. At 10°C (50°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Alice Springs in May

There are approximately 264 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

Wind Speed in Alice Springs in May

Average wind conditions reach 1 m/s (2 knots) in May. This creates generally peaceful weather with subtle air movement. Remember this is an average: some days are windless while others have noticeable or very gentle breezes.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a good time to visit Alice Springs.

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Alice Springs Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C (75°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm (0.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 42%  
WindspeedWindspeed 1 m/s (2 knots)  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 78%  

Best Places in Australia in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Alice Springs in May

For Alice Springs in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Alice Springs in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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