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Mackay weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Is Mackay a good destination in May, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During May, Mackay experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 20°C at night.

Precipitation

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, you 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

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 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mackay.

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