Magnetic Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Magnetic Island, Australia in May.

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Nelly Bay Horseshoe Bay Arcadia Picnic Bay

Planning a journey to Magnetic Island, Australia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Magnetic Island in May

Magnetic Island, Australia is a region in Australia. May in Magnetic Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Nelly Bay.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Magnetic Island, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Picnic Bay with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Horseshoe Bay with 50 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Nelly Bay enjoys approximately 226 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Magnetic Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Magnetic Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nelly Bay)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Magnetic Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Magnetic Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Magnetic Island

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Magnetic Island, Australia?

Temperature range in Magnetic Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Magnetic Island (May)

Nelly Bay

In May Nelly Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
226 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nelly Bay →

Horseshoe Bay

In May Horseshoe Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
226 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Horseshoe Bay →

Arcadia

In May Arcadia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
226 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arcadia →

Picnic Bay

In May Picnic Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
226 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Picnic Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Magnetic Island, in Australia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Magnetic Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelly Bay 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Horseshoe Bay 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Arcadia 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Picnic Bay 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Magnetic Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magnetic Island, Australia in May?

In May, Magnetic Island, Australia generally has perfect weather conditions. Nelly Bay sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Magnetic Island, Australia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Nelly Bay peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in May, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Magnetic Island, Australia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Nelly Bay averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Magnetic Island, Australia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Magnetic Island, Australia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Magnetic Island, Australia. Typically, the climate in Nelly Bay is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Magnetic Island, Australia is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Nelly Bay. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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