Rockhampton Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Rockhampton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Rockhampton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.7°C 78.2°F
Nightly temperature 14.4°C 57.8°F
Average temperature 20°C 68°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 62 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 24.3°C 75.8°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rockhampton with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Rockhampton

Rockhampton average temperature in May

May rainfall

Rockhampton average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton in May 2024.

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Rockhampton weather stats

Rockhampton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: September 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: August 9.3hrs
Coldest month: July 22.4°C 72.3°F
Wettest month: January 157mm 6.2ins
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