Nelly Bay weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Nelly Bay during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Nelly Bay the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Nelly Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 226 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Nelly Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Nelly Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 24°C *  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Townsville, Australia (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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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 Nelly Bay in May?

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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