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Australia · Northern Territory · May
Northern Territory in Mayhow the month reads
May is one of the strongest months for Northern Territory inside Australia, with cooler than the yearly mean by 4.2°C. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 1 of 12
- Score
- 90/100
May match
90/100
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What’s open · May
Things to do in Northern Territory in May
- LimitedJim Jim and Twin Falls, Kakadu
the changeover months - the road opens and closes on the park's inspection rather than on a date
Sources: kakadu.gov.au, kakadutourism.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature28°C−4.2°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank1 of 12for Northern Territory
- Best monthsMay · June · Julyhighest regional score
12-month temperature · Northern Territory
May in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 35.9 |
| February | 35.5 |
| March | 34.8 |
| April | 32.3 |
| May | 28.0 |
| June | 25.6 |
| July | 25.8 |
| August | 28.3 |
| September | 31.9 |
| October | 35.3 |
| November | 35.8 |
| December | 36.9 |
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