Nightcliff weather in May (Australia)

What kind of weather does May bring to Nightcliff? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Nightcliff during May, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 33°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 23°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Nightcliff in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. On average, there are about 7 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 295 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nightcliff, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 42% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Darwin, Australia (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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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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 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 27°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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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