Weather in Townsville, Queensland, Australia in May
In an average May, Townsville sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 15°C to 21°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2016-05-10
Lowest
15°C
2020-05-23
Low
Highest
24°C
1998-05-02
Lowest
9°C
2000-05-29
Feels-like
Highest
44°C
2016-05-27
Lowest
5°C
2000-05-29
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
1998-05-04
Lowest
6.0 g/m³
1987-05-29
Wind
Highest
39 km/h
2003-05-05
Lowest
7 km/h
2013-05-14
Precip
Wettest
152 mm
1983
Driest
1 mm
2001
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