Weather in May in Australian Capital Territory
Thinking about venturing to Australian Capital Territory this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Australian Capital Territory in May?
Australian Capital Territory is a region in Australia. In May, Australian Capital Territory experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Canberra at 16°C and very warm in Purnululu National Park at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Purnululu National Park and 4°C in Canberra.For specific regional insights in Australian Capital Territory, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Purnululu National Park with an average of 8.9 mm to moderate rainfall in Royal National Park with 72 mm. In Canberra, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected in Canberra. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Australian Capital Territory climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Australian Capital Territory?
Canberra
In May Canberra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hall
In May Hall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Port Hughes
In May Port Hughes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Carnarvon
In May Carnarvon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hayman Island
In May Hayman Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Australian Capital Territory?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Canberra, May might be a good time to visit Australian Capital Territory.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Canberra. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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