May · Australia
Best time to visit Cairns in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
7.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Sunny days
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Cairns scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 24°C, 99 mm of rain, and roughly 29 sunny days this month.
Reef boats and rainforest day trips peak in the drier June-July winter window.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cairns in May?
- In May, Cairns averages 24°C, 99 mm of rain, and about 29 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cairns?
- May earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cairns in May?
- Expect about 99 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 29 sunny days.
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