Cooktown weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Is May a good time to explore Cooktown weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Cooktown is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 27°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Cooktown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

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

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

 

Cooktown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Australia in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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