Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Queensland, Australia this May.
Queensland, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 20°C (68°F) in Stanthorpe to 32°C (90°F) in Weipa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Weipa and 7°C (45°F) in Stanthorpe.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Queensland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Gold Coast. That makes May a high month for Queensland, Australia.
Nighttime temperatures in Gold Coast typically drop to around 17°C (63°F) in May.
Weipa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 23°C (73°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Stanthorpe is the city with the coolest temperatures in Queensland, Australia. You can expect daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows close to 7°C (45°F).
Gold Coast enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 24°C (75°F) in Cairns this month, good for swimming and cooling off.
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