Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Whitsunday Islands, Australia in May
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
113mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Whitsunday Islands, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Whitsunday Islands' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May113mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Whitsunday Islands' 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
May6.6 hours average sun
May is one of Whitsunday Islands' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsSeptember to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is close to Whitsunday Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May67 weather score
May scores below Whitsunday Islands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.