Great Barrier Reef in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Great Barrier Reef in may 2025
The weather in Great Barrier Reef in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using 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
67°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
30%
18%
16%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
26%
19%
7%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
29%
21%
3%
Weather at 3am
68°F
34%
28%
25%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Great Barrier Reef in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Great Barrier Reef in may.
The climate of Great Barrier Reef in may is good
The climate in may in Great Barrier Reef is rather dry (with 3.1in of rainfall over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate nice in this city this month. The high seasonal norm is 77°F. The minimum is 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Great Barrier Reef is 72°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Great Barrier Reef in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2020.
On average, in Great Barrier Reef, the days of may last 11:15. Sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset is at 18:43.
With a good climate, the month of may is recommended to go in that area in Australia.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Great Barrier Reef in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.4in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:43 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:15 | ||||
| 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 Great Barrier Reef in may 2024:
68°F to 79°F
70°F to 81°F
67°F to 81°F
67°F to 83°F
68°F to 81°F
68°F to 81°F
72°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 81°F
67°F to 79°F
68°F to 81°F
68°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
67°F to 81°F
68°F to 81°F
67°F to 81°F
63°F to 81°F
58°F to 79°F
61°F to 77°F
63°F to 79°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 79°F
63°F to 79°F
63°F to 81°F
65°F to 79°F
65°F to 79°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in Australia in may
Cities near Great Barrier Reef:
| Townsville in may | good weather |
| Innisfail in may | good weather |
| Bowen in may | perfect weather |
| Cairns in may | good weather |
| Whitsunday Islands in may | good weather |
| Hamilton Island in may | good weather |
| Trinity Beach in may | good weather |
| Port Douglas in may | good weather |
| Cape Tribulation in may | good weather |
| Mackay in may | good weather |
| Cooktown in may | good weather |
| Hughenden in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Great Barrier Reef
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Weather data for Great Barrier Reef in may:
Weather data for Great Barrier Reef for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Great Barrier Reef. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Great Barrier Reef 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 Great Barrier Reef.