Picnic Bay weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Looking to travel to Picnic Bay in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Picnic Bay, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Picnic Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of rain.

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 Picnic Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Picnic Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 24°C *  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Townsville, Australia (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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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 Picnic 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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