Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Port Douglas with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Port Douglas in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Port Douglas with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 28°C, with nights close to 23°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Port Douglas will be around 27°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Port Douglas is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Port Douglas. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Port Douglas in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
71 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Port Douglas?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Port Douglas. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Port Douglas in May
With 31°C, Port Douglas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Port Douglas, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Port Douglas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Port Douglas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Port Douglas.
Daily UV Index in May in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Port Douglas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Port Douglas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Port Douglas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Port Douglas
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Average Weather in Port Douglas by Month
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