Queensland weather in May
Planning a getaway to Queensland 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 Queensland in May?
Queensland is a region in Australia. Queensland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Stanthorpe at 20°C to very warm in Weipa at 32°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Weipa and 7°C in Stanthorpe.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mount Isa with an average of 7.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Innisfail with 164 mm. The city Gold Coast usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Queensland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Queensland's yearly weather, check out our Queensland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Queensland?
Gold Coast
In May Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brisbane
In May Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Noosa Heads
In May Noosa Heads generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Port Douglas
In May Port Douglas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cairns
In May Cairns generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate 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 Queensland, in Australia.
Is May the best time to visit Queensland?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Queensland. Typically, the climate in Gold Coast is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Queensland is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Gold Coast.
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