Cairns in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairns in may 2025
The weather in Cairns in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
70°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
29%
22%
15%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
31%
22%
4%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Partly Cloudy
38% of time
30%
27%
7%
Weather at 3am
70°F
34%
29%
21%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairns in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairns in may.
The climate of Cairns in may is good
the weather in Cairns in may is quite dry (with 2.3in of rainfall over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate quite pleasant in that locality this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 79°F. The minimum is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Cairns is 76°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cairns in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 56°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 0 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 0 of time.
In may in Cairns, the days on average last 11:20. The sun rises at 06:33 and sunset is at 17:53.
With a good weather, may is advisable to go in that area in Australia.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairns in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 56°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:20 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairns in may 2024:
70°F to 81°F
74°F to 81°F
74°F to 77°F
70°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 81°F
74°F to 81°F
72°F to 79°F
74°F to 77°F
70°F to 76°F
74°F to 77°F
72°F to 79°F
65°F to 79°F
70°F to 79°F
72°F to 79°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 79°F
67°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
61°F to 76°F
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 77°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 77°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
68°F to 76°F
68°F to 76°F
68°F to 77°F
70°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in Australia in may
Cities near Cairns:
| Trinity Beach in may | good weather |
| Port Douglas in may | good weather |
| Innisfail in may | good weather |
| Cape Tribulation in may | good weather |
| Cooktown in may | good weather |
| Great Barrier Reef in may | good weather |
| Townsville in may | good weather |
| Bowen in may | perfect weather |
| Hughenden in may | perfect weather |
| Normanton in may | perfect weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in may | good weather |
| Hamilton Island in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Cairns in may:
Weather data for Cairns for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairns. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairns can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cairns.