Swim in Cairns in may 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in may?

Average sea temperature in Cairns in may 2024.

In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Cairns is:

Minimum: 76°F

Average: 79°F

Maximum: 83°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:

  • Outside temperature: 70°F to 79°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 13.1mph
  • It rains a total of 2.3in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Cairns in may?

Yes! The water temperature in Cairns in may is ideal

In may, swimming is ideal on the beaches around Cairns! With water reaching 83°F at most and 79°F on average, spending time in the water is very pleasant.

Note also that in may, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 74°F, 2.3in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 85.14 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Cairns in may

May
Average sea temperature 79°F
Minimum sea temperature 76°F
Maximum sea temperature 83°F
Average outside temperature 76°F
Maximum outside temperature 79°F
Minimum outside temperature 70°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 70°F
Precipitation 2.3in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 86%
Visibility in kilometers 9.82km
Cloud cover 43%
Our opinion ideal swimming

Swim elsewhere in Australia in may

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Sydney in may70°F73°Fcool swimming
Adelaide in may64°F67°Fcool swimming
Brisbane (Queensland) in may76°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Darwin in may85°F89°Fideal swimming
Melbourne in may63°F65°Fcool swimming
Perth in may72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Fraser Island in may76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Gold Coast in may76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Kangaroo Island in may63°F66°Fcool swimming
Port Hedland in may83°F87°Fideal swimming
Port Macquarie in may74°F77°Fpleasant swimming
Streaky Bay in may64°F66°Fcool swimming
Warrnambool in may62°F63°Fcold swimming
Eden in may66°F70°Fcool swimming
Fremantle in may72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Whitsunday Islands in may78°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Batemans Bay in may67°F70°Fcool swimming
Bondi beach in may70°F73°Fcool swimming
Broome in may85°F89°Fideal swimming
Bundaberg in may76°F79°Fpleasant swimming

Swim in Australia in may: sea temperature by city

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