Kakadu National Park weather in May (Northern Territory, Australia)

Is May a good time to explore Kakadu National Park weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Kakadu National Park typically includes very high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 34°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 22°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Kakadu National Park in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 2 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 290 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kakadu National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Kakadu National Park, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 37%  

Sunshine 290 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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