Mackay weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Planning a trip to Mackay in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Mackay the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Mackay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

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

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

 

Mackay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Mackay in May?

For visitors traveling to Mackay, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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