Whitsunday islands weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

How does the weather in Whitsunday islands usually fare in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Whitsunday islands during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 25°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Whitsunday islands in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 230 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whitsunday islands climate page with graphs.

 

Whitsunday islands, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Airlie Beach, Australia (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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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?

For visitors traveling to Whitsunday islands, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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