Port Douglas Weather in May
What's the weather like in Port Douglas (Queensland) in May 2024?
The climate in Port Douglas during May can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Port Douglas and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Average temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 80 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.1°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 21.2kph 13 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Port Douglas
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 Port Douglas in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Port Douglas weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 27mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 424mm 16.7ins |
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