Atherton weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Atherton this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Atherton is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Atherton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Atherton.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Atherton. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Atherton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (51 KM, 32 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 Atherton, 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

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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