What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Cairns in May?

In May, Airlie Beach averages 25°C high / 20°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Cairns averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 61 mm.

Airlie Beach vs Cairns in May

Airlie Beach and Cairns are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is warm, a little rain, clean air; Cairns is hot, a little rain, clean air.

Airlie Beach vs Cairns — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Airlie Beach	🇦🇺 Cairns
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	25°C	30°C
Avg high / low	25° / 20°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	63 mm	61 mm
Rainy days	7	12
Humidity	79%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	27	24

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Airlie Beach vs Cairns in May — FAQ

Is May better in Airlie Beach or Cairns?: Airlie Beach and Cairns are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is warm, a little rain, clean air; Cairns is hot, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Cairns in May?: In May, Airlie Beach averages 25°C high / 20°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Cairns averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 61 mm.