ClimateForecastMayJune >>

Scarborough weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

What is the weather forecast for Scarborough in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Scarborough during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Scarborough in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Scarborough.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 48% *  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Brisbane, Australia (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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?

For visitors traveling to Scarborough, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Scarborough.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Australia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Australia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.