Airlie Beach vs Gold Coast in May

Airlie Beach is the better pick in May — 86 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Gold Coast is warm, rainy, clean air.

Airlie Beach vs Gold CoastMay climate, side by side

Airlie BeachGold Coast
Comfort score86/100 (A)82/100 (A)
Feels-like high25°C24°C
Avg high / low25° / 20°24° / 16°
Rainfall63 mm87 mm
Rainy days710
Humidity79%75%
Air quality (AQI)2732

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

Airlie Beach vs Gold Coast in May — FAQ

Is May better in Airlie Beach or Gold Coast?
Airlie Beach is the better pick in May — 86 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Gold Coast is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Gold Coast in May?
In May, Airlie Beach averages 25°C high / 20°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Gold Coast averages 24°C high / 16°C low with about 87 mm.