Darwin weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
What is the weather like in Darwin in May?
In May, Darwin is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Darwin.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:56 – 18:29
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 18 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9:30Australia/Darwin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %91 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Darwin in May: quick answers
Is Darwin hot in May?
Yes. In May, Darwin is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Darwin in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Darwin in May?
Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences