Weather in May in Kangaroo Island
Planning a getaway to Kangaroo Island this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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 a closer look at May's conditions in Kangaroo Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kangaroo Island's yearly weather, check out our Kangaroo Island climate page.
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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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