What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas in May?

In May, Airlie Beach averages 25°C high / 20°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 28°C high / 23°C low with about 99 mm.

Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas is hot, rainy, clean air.

Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Airlie Beach	🇦🇺 Port Douglas
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	25°C	30°C
Avg high / low	25° / 20°	28° / 23°
Rainfall	63 mm	99 mm
Rainy days	7	12
Humidity	79%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	27	43

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

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Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas in May — FAQ

Is May better in Airlie Beach or Port Douglas?: 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 Port Douglas is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Port Douglas in May?: In May, Airlie Beach averages 25°C high / 20°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 28°C high / 23°C low with about 99 mm.