Weather in May in Northern Territory
Planning a getaway to Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory in May?
Northern Territory is a region in Australia. Northern Territory has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Alice Springs at 24°C and very warm in Marrakai at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Marrakai and 10°C in Alice Springs. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Katherine with an average of 3.9 mm to low rainfall in Kakadu National Park with 20 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Darwin enjoys close to 295 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Northern Territory, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Northern Territory's yearly weather, check out our Northern Territory climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Territory?
Darwin
In May Darwin 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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Alice Springs
In May Alice Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Palmerston
In May Palmerston 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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Casuarina
In May Casuarina 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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Marrakai
In May Marrakai 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Northern Territory, in Australia.
Is May the best time to visit Northern Territory?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Northern Territory. Typically, the climate in Darwin is perfect.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Darwin. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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