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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

The weather in Whitsunday islands is usually perfect in May, featuring 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. You can expect rain on around 9 days based on historical patterns.

Average sunshine

With approximately 230 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Whitsunday islands.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our Whitsunday islands's climate page.

Whitsunday islands, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 55% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Airlie Beach, Australia (22 KM, 14 Miles).

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.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our Whitsunday islands's climate page.

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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