Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Atherton Tablelands, Australia in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
94mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Atherton Tablelands, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Atherton Tablelands' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May94mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Atherton Tablelands' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.9 hours average sun
May is one of Atherton Tablelands' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsAugust to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May is close to Atherton Tablelands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May63 weather score
May scores below Atherton Tablelands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsOctober to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
