Charters Towers Weather in May

What's the weather like in Charters Towers (Queensland) in May 2024?

The climate in Charters Towers during May can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Charters Towers and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Charters Towers weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.9°C 80.3°F
Nightly temperature 15°C 58.9°F
Average temperature 20.9°C 69.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 32 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Humidity 59%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Charters Towers with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Charters Towers

Charters Towers average temperature in May

May rainfall

Charters Towers average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Charters Towers average rain in May

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 Charters Towers in May 2024.

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Charters Towers weather stats

Charters Towers weather statistics
Hottest month: December 33.3°C 91.9°F
Driest month: September 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 9.5hrs
Coldest month: July 23.9°C 75°F
Wettest month: January 143mm 5.6ins
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