Port Douglas weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

How is the weather in Port Douglas in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Port Douglas, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

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

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cairns, Australia (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia in May and which places have the best weather 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 Port Douglas 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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