May · Australia
Best time to visit Magnetic Island in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Magnetic Island in May
Average temperature 24°C, 54 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Magnetic Island scores 8.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Magnetic Island is Townsville’s koala-and-bay day trip-beaches, fort ruins, and ferry-easy reef snorkel. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May in Magnetic Island: strong conditions, 8th of 12
May averages 24°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 54 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Magnetic Island in May?
- In May, Magnetic Island averages 24°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Magnetic Island?
- May earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Magnetic Island in May?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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