May is an ideal time to visit Alice Springs if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +23°C and about 20 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 17 mm of precipitation over an average of 3 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
17 mm
Total precipitation
49%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
20 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Alice Springs has great weather in May.
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Average temperature in Alice Springs in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Alice Springs for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +26°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +21°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +24°C.
Is Alice Springs warm or cold in May?
Alice Springs is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +10°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is one of the coolest months in Alice Springs, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Alice Springs in May
Alice Springs weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+23°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
0°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+33°C
+31°C
Rainfall
13 mm
17 mm
10 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
39%
49%
55%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
21
20
20
Cloudy days
6
8
7
Rainy days
3
3
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as great as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +23°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 13 mm to 17 mm.Humidity rises from 39% to 49%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 21 sunny days in April to 20 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Alice Springs in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Alice Springs is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Alice Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Alice Springs is amazing in May with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Alice Springs wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Alice Springs?
This is the weather in Alice Springs in May 2024:
1 May
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+23°C
2 May
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+23°C
3 May
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+23°C
4 May
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+23°C
5 May
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+24°C
6 May
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+22°C
7 May
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+19°C
8 May
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+17°C
9 May
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+18°C
10 May
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+20°C
11 May
☀️
+22°C
12 May
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+22°C
13 May
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+23°C
14 May
🌧️
+25°C
15 May
☀️
+20°C
16 May
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+21°C
17 May
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+21°C
18 May
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+20°C
19 May
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+18°C
20 May
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+18°C
21 May
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+18°C
22 May
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+20°C
23 May
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+21°C
24 May
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+25°C
25 May
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+26°C
26 May
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+17°C
27 May
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+16°C
28 May
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+18°C
29 May
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+20°C
30 May
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+22°C
31 May
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+24°C
In May 2024 Alice Springs had 25 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how Alice Springs climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Alice Springs in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+30°C). The driest year was 2019 with only 31 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 702 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alice Springs in May:
Is May a good time to visit Alice Springs?
Yes, May is a great time to go to Alice Springs, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Alice Springs.
Can you sunbathe in Alice Springs in May?
May is warm in Alice Springs. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Alice Springs rainy in May?
Alice Springs is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Alice Springs in May?
Yes, Alice Springs is sunny in May. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alice Springs, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
