Katherine Weather in May
What's the weather like in Katherine (Northern Territory) in May 2024?
The climate in Katherine during May can be summarized as hot and very dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Katherine and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.1°C 89.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 17.2°C 62.9°F |
| Average temperature | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 8 mm 0.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.3°C 83°F |
| Humidity | 48% |
| Windspeed | 7.9kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Katherine with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Katherine
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 Katherine in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Katherine weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 37.9°C 100.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 255mm 10ins |
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