Christmas Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Christmas Island, Australia in May.

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Flying Fish Cove

Considering a trip to Christmas Island, Australia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Christmas Island in May

Christmas Island, Australia is a region in Australia. May in Christmas Island generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Flying Fish Cove. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Christmas Island, Australia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 105 mm (4.1 in) in Flying Fish Cove.

Explore Christmas Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Christmas Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Flying Fish Cove)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Christmas Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Christmas Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Christmas Island

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Christmas Island, Australia?

Flying Fish Cove

In May Flying Fish Cove generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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April
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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Christmas Island, in Australia.

Christmas Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Christmas Island, Australia in May?

In May, Christmas Island, Australia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Flying Fish Cove sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Christmas Island, Australia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Flying Fish Cove peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

Does Christmas Island, Australia get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Christmas Island, Australia. Average rainfall in Flying Fish Cove sits around 105 mm (4.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Christmas Island, Australia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Flying Fish Cove, May might be a good time to visit Christmas Island, Australia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Flying Fish Cove. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have poor weather conditions.

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