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Johnston Weather in May

Johnston in May

The short of it: Johnston in May averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 20° · rain 25 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

May in Johnston brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 20°, with about 25 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-May, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Johnston runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Farrar, 2 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Johnston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 76 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FarrarNorthern Territory2 km WNW32°21°24 mm
GunnNorthern Territory2 km W32°21°24 mm
BakewellNorthern Territory2 km WSW32°21°24 mm
ZuccoliNorthern Territory2 km SSW32°20°27 mm
PalmerstonNorthern Territory3 km W32°21°24 mm
GrayNorthern Territory3 km W32°21°24 mm
RoseberyNorthern Territory4 km SW32°20°26 mm
Howard SpringsNorthern Territory4 km ESE32°20°26 mm

The Almanac · Johnston Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Johnston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°25°476 mm13 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
February32°25°328 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March33°24°326 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April33°23°101 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦
May32°20°25 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June31°17°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July32°16°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August32°17°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September34°21°14 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October34°24°75 mm10 km/h12 h 24 min✦
November34°25°132 mm9 km/h12 h 43 min✦
December33°25°308 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Johnston in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Johnston in May?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Johnston?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Johnston in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Johnston in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Johnston in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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