Weather in Cairns: May
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Average day temperature: | 78.7°F |
| Average night temperature: | 68.8°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 78.1°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 10 days |
| Day length: | 11.2 - 11.5 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 3 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 1.5 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
The highest day temperature during May of 2024 was 80°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 59°F. Day and night temperature averages during May were 77.3°F and 67.8°F.
Sea water temperature in Cairns in May, °F
The average sea water temperature in May of 2024 was 78.1°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 79.9°F and 76.3°F.
Mostly all days in May are cloudy but sunny and partly cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Cairns in May is 1.9 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
The average wind speed value in May is 9.4 mph It makes May most windy month of the year.
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 5.7.
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