Ross River weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Will it be warm or cold in Ross River this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Ross River is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 18°C.

Precipitation

Ross River in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 226 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ross River climate page with graphs.

 

Ross River, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 24°C *  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Townsville, Australia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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