Cairns vs Kakadu in May

Cairns is the better pick in May — 85 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Kakadu is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Cairns vs KakaduMay climate, side by side

CairnsKakadu
Comfort score85/100 (A)62/100 (C)
Feels-like high30°C35°C
Avg high / low28° / 20°34° / 23°
Rainfall61 mm11 mm
Rainy days122
Humidity81%53%
Air quality (AQI)2424

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

Cairns vs Kakadu in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cairns or Kakadu?
Cairns is the better pick in May — 85 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Kakadu is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cairns vs Kakadu in May?
In May, Cairns averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 61 mm of rain; Kakadu averages 34°C high / 23°C low with about 11 mm.