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Temperatures in May
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Temperature in Australia in May

May in Australia has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Bronte with 11°C to very high temperatures in Marrakai with 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Marrakai and 3°C in Bronte.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Australia in May?

To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Australia, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in May in Australia?
    • From a thorough analysis of our records, Marrakai clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 34°C, and evenings that remain near 21°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Australia?
    • In our database, Bronte is the chilliest city in May in Australia. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 11°C, while the nighttime lows hover around 3°C.

  • How much sun does Australia get in May?
    • Melbourne enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 27°C in Darwin this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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