Clifton Beach weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

How does the May weather in Clifton Beach compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Clifton Beach experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 26°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Clifton Beach in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clifton Beach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 24°C *  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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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. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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