The weather in May in Queensland

It's warm in May in Queensland with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Queensland. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Queensland, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2015, Queensland reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 72 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Queensland

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Queensland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Queensland New York
Average temperature 24°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 72 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 9 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Queensland with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Queensland is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Queensland, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Queensland

Temperature in May in Queensland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Queensland, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Queensland

Total precipitation in May in Queensland over the years

Daily UV index in May in Queensland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Queensland, 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.

Weather experiences in May in Queensland

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A little rain now and then took away the heat and dried out quickly. Sunny paradise for a wheat walk.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Queensland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Queensland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.