May · Australia
Best time to visit Alice Springs in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alice Springs in May
Average temperature 16°C, 7 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 46% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.2/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 46%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Alice Springs scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alice Springs sits between the MacDonnell ranges in Australia's red centre, base for Uluru trips.
May is one of the strongest months in Alice Springs (4th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Alice Springs at 9.2/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alice Springs in May?
- In May, Alice Springs averages 16°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Alice Springs?
- May earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alice Springs in May?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 46% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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