May · Australia
Best time to visit Port Douglas in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Douglas in May
Average temperature 24°C, 68 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Port Douglas scores 7.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 24°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Douglas is a tropical Queensland town between Four Mile Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree.
May holds up well in Port Douglas — 6th best month
With 24°C (75°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Port Douglas — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Douglas in May?
- In May, Port Douglas averages 24°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Port Douglas?
- May earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Douglas in May?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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