Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
75°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Port Douglas
Australia · Oceania
Warm coastal days and some sun.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
75°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
80°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days this month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
77%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 71°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
80°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 74°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain35%
Cloud56%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday74°F
Rain39%
Cloud59%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon74°F
Rain30%
Cloud56%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Rain21%
Cloud51%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 76 | 15.7 | 24 | 10.6 | 84 | 84 |
| Feb | 82 | 76 | 13.8 | 23 | 9.9 | 85 | 84 |
| Mar | 80 | 75 | 13.0 | 22 | 9.8 | 85 | 84 |
| Apr | 78 | 73 | 7.1 | 18 | 10.4 | 84 | 82 |
| May | 75 | 69 | 3.1 | 14 | 10.2 | 83 | 80 |
| Jun | 72 | 67 | 2.3 | 12 | 10.1 | 83 | 78 |
| Jul | 71 | 65 | 2.1 | 10 | 10.3 | 82 | 77 |
| Aug | 72 | 65 | 1.8 | 9 | 10.6 | 81 | 77 |
| Sep | 74 | 68 | 1.4 | 8 | 11.5 | 80 | 78 |
| Oct | 77 | 71 | 2.2 | 10 | 11.8 | 80 | 80 |
| Nov | 79 | 73 | 3.8 | 14 | 11.7 | 81 | 82 |
| Dec | 81 | 75 | 9.9 | 19 | 11.3 | 83 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology