Port Hedland Weather in May
What's the weather like in Port Hedland (Western Australia) in May 2026?
The climate in Port Hedland during May can be summarized as hot and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Port Hedland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.5°C 86.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 16.9°C 62.5°F |
| Average temperature | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 28 mm 1.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 4 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
| Humidity | 37% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Hedland with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Port Hedland
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 Hedland in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Port Hedland weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 36.3°C 97.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 12.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 96mm 3.8ins |
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