Magnetic Island Weather in May

What's the weather like in Magnetic Island (Queensland) in May 2024?

The climate in Magnetic Island during May can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Magnetic Island and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

Magnetic Island weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.4°C 81.2°F
Nightly temperature 17.7°C 63.8°F
Average temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 41 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 15.3kph 10 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Magnetic Island with around 41mm 1.6 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 Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island average temperature in May

May rainfall

Magnetic Island average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Magnetic Island 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 Magnetic Island in May 2024.

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Magnetic Island weather stats

Magnetic Island weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: September 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: September 9.9hrs
Coldest month: July 24.5°C 76.1°F
Wettest month: January 270mm 10.6ins
Map showing location of Magnetic Island (-19.15514, 146.8485) Magnetic Island map pin © Google

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