Kuranda weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Planning a trip to Kuranda in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Kuranda, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Kuranda in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kuranda, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 24°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cairns, Australia (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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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?

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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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