Port Douglas weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

How's the weather trend in Port Douglas as May approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Port Douglas is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 26°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Port Douglas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Port Douglas. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Douglas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (53 KM, 33 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 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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