Monthly climate guide
Port Douglas weather in May
May in Port Douglas is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and night-time lows near 22°C (71°F). The month usually brings about 93 mm of rain (wet) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- Port Douglas is usually about 2°C cooler than Townsville, 340 km away, in May.
- It's humid — around 81% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
25°C
78°F
Avg low
22°C
71°F
Rainfall
93 mm
wet
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
47%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Port Douglas weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 345 mm | 83% | 67% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 331 mm | 85% | 63% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 77°F | 377 mm | 87% | 72% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 24°C / 74°F | 140 mm | 84% | 52% |
| May | 25°C / 78°F | 22°C / 71°F | 93 mm | 81% | 47% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 20°C / 68°F | 55 mm | 80% | 46% |
| July | 24°C / 75°F | 20°C / 67°F | 33 mm | 77% | 40% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 20°C / 68°F | 18 mm | 73% | 33% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 21 mm | 73% | 30% |
| October | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 58 mm | 74% | 32% |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 56 mm | 75% | 39% |
| December | 30°C / 85°F | 25°C / 76°F | 159 mm | 77% | 52% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Port Douglas?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Port Douglas →Other Australia cities in May
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Port Douglas in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Port Douglas?
May is one of the wetter months in Port Douglas, with about 93 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Port Douglas in May?
Average highs are about 25°C (78°F) and average lows about 22°C (71°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Port Douglas in May?
Port Douglas typically gets around 93 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Port Douglas (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.