Weather in May in The Kimberley
Planning a trip to the Kimberley this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Kimberley in May?
The Kimberley is a region in Australia. May in the Kimberley generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Halls Creek to 34°C in Wyndham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Wyndham and 17°C in Halls Creek. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.For a closer look at conditions across the Kimberley, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Wyndham with an average of 8 mm to low rainfall in Derby with 22 mm.Average sunshine
The city Broome usually sees around 293 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Kimberley climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our Kimberley's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Kimberley?
Broome
In May Broome generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kununurra
In May Kununurra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Derby
In May Derby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Wyndham
In May Wyndham generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Halls Creek
In May Halls Creek generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Kimberley, in Australia.
Is May the best time to visit the Kimberley?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Kimberley with overall perfect weather in Broome.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Broome. In contrast, December tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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