Darwin weather in May
May in Darwin: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Darwin · #333 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Darwin climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 6 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Darwin in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Darwin?
- May in Darwin: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Darwin on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Darwin in May?
- In May, Darwin averages a daily high of 31.8°C and a low of 22.6°C, with about 5.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Darwin in May?
- Darwin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in May.