What is the weather like in Cairns vs Darwin in May?

In May, Cairns averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 61 mm of rain; Darwin averages 33°C high / 22°C low with about 14 mm.

Cairns vs Darwin in May

Cairns is the better pick in May — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Darwin is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Cairns vs Darwin — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Cairns	🇦🇺 Darwin
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	30°C	35°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	33° / 22°
Rainfall	61 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	12	2
Humidity	81%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	24	36

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

Month by month

Cairns 🇦🇺 Australiahot, a little rain, clean air · best October85
Darwin 🇦🇺 Australiasweltering, dry, clean air · best July78

Cairns vs Darwin in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cairns or Darwin?: Cairns is the better pick in May — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Darwin is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cairns vs Darwin in May?: In May, Cairns averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 61 mm of rain; Darwin averages 33°C high / 22°C low with about 14 mm.