Temperature in Western Australia in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Western Australia, Australia this May.

Western Australia, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Lavers Hill to 34°C (93°F) in Wyndham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Wyndham and 10°C (50°F) in Lavers Hill.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Western Australia, Australia in May?

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Western Australia. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Western Australia in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Western Australia temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Western Australia, Australia in May?

Average daytime highs in Western Australia, Australia during May reach about 22°C (72°F) in Perth.

How cold does it get at night in Western Australia, Australia in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Perth typically drop to around 12°C (54°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Western Australia, Australia?

Wyndham tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 21°C (70°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Western Australia, Australia?

Our database indicates that in May, Lavers Hill is the city with the coolest temperatures in Western Australia, Australia. You can expect daytime highs of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows close to 10°C (50°F).

How much sun does Western Australia, Australia get in May?

Across Western Australia, Australia, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Albany (140 hours) to sunny in Broome (293 hours).

What is the water temperature in May?

Across Western Australia, Australia, sea temperatures in May range from cool at 17°C (63°F) in Esperance to good at 24°C (75°F) in Carnarvon — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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