May verdict

Magnetic Island, Australia in May

Weather score77Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

42mm

Sun

7.1h

Sea

25°C

Weather score

77

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Magnetic Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May27°C average high

May is close to Magnetic Island's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May42mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Magnetic Island's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.1 hours average sun

May is one of Magnetic Island's 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

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May25°C average sea

May is close to Magnetic Island's 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

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May77 weather score

May scores above Magnetic Island's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsApril and September to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.