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Miniyeri Weather in May

Miniyeri in May

The short of it: Miniyeri in May averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 17° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 25 min

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

May in Miniyeri brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 17°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 25 min in mid-May, 21 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Miniyeri runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ngukurr, 89 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Miniyeri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 39 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 25 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgukurrNorthern Territory89 km NE33°19°16 mm
TindalNorthern Territory198 km WNW33°17°6.0 mm
Katherine EastNorthern Territory211 km WNW33°17°7.0 mm
KatherineNorthern Territory213 km WNW33°17°7.0 mm
Katherine SouthNorthern Territory213 km WNW33°17°7.0 mm
CossackNorthern Territory222 km WNW33°17°9.0 mm
AlyangulaNorthern Territory295 km ENE31°22°33 mm
JabiruNorthern Territory314 km NNW33°21°22 mm
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The Almanac · Miniyeri Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Miniyeri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°25°220 mm7 km/h12 h 56 min✦
February36°25°249 mm6 km/h12 h 37 min✦
March36°24°142 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦
April36°21°44 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
May33°17°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
June31°14°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
July31°13°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
August33°14°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September36°19°3.0 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October39°22°21 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
November40°25°42 mm7 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
December39°26°184 mm7 km/h13 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Miniyeri in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Miniyeri in May?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Miniyeri?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Miniyeri in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 14 min in June to 13 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Miniyeri in May?

Hardly — May nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Miniyeri in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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