Port Hedland Weather in May

What's the weather like in Port Hedland (Western Australia) in May 2024?

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.

Port Hedland weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Port Hedland average temperature in May

May rainfall

Port Hedland average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland in May 2024.

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Port Hedland weather stats

Port Hedland weather statistics
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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