Alice Springs Weather in May
What's the weather like in Alice Springs (Northern Territory) in May 2026?
The climate in Alice Springs during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Alice Springs and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.9°C 73.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.2°C 46.7°F |
| Average temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 23 mm 0.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 4 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.7°C 74.6°F |
| Humidity | 43% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Alice Springs with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Alice Springs
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Alice Springs in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Alice Springs weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 35.6°C 96.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 19°C 66.2°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 40mm 1.6ins |
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