May · Australia
Best time to visit Broome Cable Beach in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Broome Cable Beach in May
Average temperature 26°C, 16 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 44% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 44%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Broome Cable Beach scores 9.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cable Beach is Broome’s iconic sunset camel stretch-red dirt meeting turquoise Indian Ocean. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May is one of the strongest months in Broome Cable Beach (4th)
With 26°C (78°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 (4th of 12), just behind October at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Broome Cable Beach in May?
- In May, Broome Cable Beach averages 26°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Broome Cable Beach?
- May earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Broome Cable Beach in May?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 44% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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