Weather in May in Kangaroo Island
Thinking about venturing to Kangaroo Island this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kangaroo Island in May?
Kangaroo Island is a region in Australia. May in Kangaroo Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Kingscote. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kangaroo Island in May, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in Kangaroo Island in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kingscote with an average of 43 mm to moderate rainfall in Penneshaw with 50 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Kangaroo Island climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kangaroo Island?
Kingscote
In May Kingscote generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Penneshaw
In May Penneshaw generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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American River
In May American River generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Emu Bay
In May Emu Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stokes Bay
In May Stokes Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Kangaroo Island?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kingscote, May might be a good time to visit Kangaroo Island. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kingscote. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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