The Kimberley weather in May
Planning a getaway to the Kimberley this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Broome enjoys approximately 293 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in the Kimberley for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Kimberley climate page.
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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.
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