Townsville weather in May (Queensland, Australia)

Looking to travel to Townsville in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Townsville the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Townsville in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 226 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Townsville. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Townsville climate page with graphs.

 

Townsville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 226 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in May

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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 Townsville in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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