May · Australia
Best time to visit Uluru in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Uluru in May
Average temperature 16°C, 5 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 42% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 42%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Uluru scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Uluru rises from the desert plain at the centre of Australia, sacred to the Anangu people.
May in Uluru — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Uluru at 9/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Uluru in May?
- In May, Uluru averages 16°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Uluru?
- May earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Uluru in May?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 42% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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