Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia in May
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
9.4h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
82
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May is close to Darwin's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMarch to May and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May20mm average rain
May is one of Darwin's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Darwin's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is close to Darwin's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May82 weather score
May scores above Darwin's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
