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 |
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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.
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 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
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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 |