Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Whitsundays
Australia · Oceania
Warm coastal days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Mid to late
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 67°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
79°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
55%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 67°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
79°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain24%
Cloud44%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Midday74°F
Rain26%
Cloud47%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain21%
Cloud45%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Early evening71°F
Rain19%
Cloud41%
Humid airModerate
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 | 83 | 76 | 10.2 | 19 | 11.2 | 82 | 83 |
| Feb | 83 | 76 | 9.9 | 19 | 10.6 | 83 | 84 |
| Mar | 81 | 75 | 7.6 | 18 | 10.6 | 82 | 83 |
| Apr | 78 | 72 | 4.2 | 15 | 10.6 | 81 | 82 |
| May | 74 | 67 | 2.3 | 11 | 9.8 | 80 | 79 |
| Jun | 71 | 63 | 1.6 | 7 | 9.5 | 80 | 77 |
| Jul | 70 | 61 | 1.5 | 5 | 9.9 | 79 | 76 |
| Aug | 71 | 62 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.6 | 79 | 76 |
| Sep | 75 | 66 | 0.7 | 5 | 11.6 | 78 | 77 |
| Oct | 78 | 70 | 1.5 | 7 | 11.7 | 77 | 79 |
| Nov | 80 | 73 | 3.2 | 11 | 11.8 | 76 | 81 |
| Dec | 82 | 76 | 5.3 | 14 | 11.6 | 78 | 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