Hervey Bay in May
8.1out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
7Rainy days (55 mm)
10:46 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 17:08 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 24°C | 106 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| February | 27°C | 24°C | 134 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| March | 27°C | 22°C | 95 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 25°C | 20°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 23°C | 17°C | 55 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| June | 21°C | 15°C | 53 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.2 |
| July | 20°C | 14°C | 29 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.3 |
| August | 21°C | 15°C | 34 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.4 |
| September | 22°C | 17°C | 28 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 24°C | 19°C | 61 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| November | 25°C | 21°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| December | 27°C | 23°C | 93 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Hervey Bay in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Hervey Bay?
The best months are September, August, July, October.