Thursday Island in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Thursday Island in may 2025
The weather in Thursday Island 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 navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
30%
13%
12%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
37%
9%
6%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
23%
19%
10%
Weather at 3am
81°F
41%
32%
12%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Thursday Island in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Thursday Island in may.
The climate of Thursday Island in may is very bad
The climate in may in Thursday Island is wet (with 20.6in of precipitation over 20 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 16.3in of precipitation over 19 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this location this month. Temperatures are up to 85°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Thursday Island is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Thursday Island in may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 2 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 6 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Thursday Island is generally 11:38. The sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 18:16.
With a bad weather, may is not the best time to go in this city.
May: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Thursday Island:
In may, Sydney, Darwin, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Gold Coast, Port Hedland and Carrarang have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Mackay and Melbourne have good weather.
Finally, Canberra, Hobart (Tasmania), Blue Mountains, Castlemaine, Port Campbell National Park and Wannon (Victoria) have a tolerable climate, but better than Thursday Island.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Thursday Island in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 20.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (66%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.9in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.75km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:38 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Thursday Island in may 2024:
81°F to 81°F
79°F to 81°F
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79°F to 81°F
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79°F to 81°F
79°F to 81°F
79°F to 81°F
Map: other cities in Australia in may
Cities near Thursday Island:
| Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula) in may | good weather |
| Nhulunbuy in may | good weather |
| Cooktown in may | good weather |
| Cape Tribulation in may | good weather |
| Port Douglas in may | good weather |
| Trinity Beach in may | good weather |
| Normanton in may | perfect weather |
| Cairns in may | good weather |
| Innisfail in may | good weather |
| Great Barrier Reef in may | good weather |
| Townsville in may | good weather |
| Kakadu National Park in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Thursday Island
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Weather data for Thursday Island in may:
Weather data for Thursday Island for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Thursday Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island.