May · Australia
Best time to visit Townsville in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Townsville in May
Average temperature 23°C, 48 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Townsville scores 8.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Townsville is North Queensland’s reef-and-army city-Magnetic Island ferries and dry-tropics sunshine. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
May holds up well in Townsville — 7th best month
With 23°C (73°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 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Townsville — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Townsville in May?
- In May, Townsville averages 23°C, 48 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 Townsville?
- 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 Townsville in May?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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