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Gold Coast weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Gold Coast this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Gold Coast is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Gold Coast in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 201 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Gold Coast, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Gold Coast, 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. With a water temperature of around 22°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.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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