Kangaroo Island Weather in May

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

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Kingscote Penneshaw American River Emu Bay

Thinking about venturing to Kangaroo Island, Australia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kangaroo Island in May

Kangaroo Island, Australia 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 (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Kingscote.

To explore the conditions in Kangaroo Island, Australia 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 (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Penneshaw with 50 mm (2 in).

Explore Kangaroo Island by month

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

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kangaroo Island in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Kangaroo Island

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Kangaroo Island, Australia?

Temperature range in Kangaroo Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Kangaroo Island (May)

Kingscote

In May Kingscote generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kingscote →

Penneshaw

In May Penneshaw generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Penneshaw →

American River

In May American River generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in American River →

Emu Bay

In May Emu Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Emu Bay →

Stokes Bay

In May Stokes Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stokes Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kangaroo Island, in Australia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kangaroo Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kingscote 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Penneshaw 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)
American River 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Emu Bay 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Stokes Bay 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Parndana 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Kangaroo Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Kangaroo Island, Australia brings pleasant weather. In Kingscote, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

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

Kingscote averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kangaroo Island, Australia during May, with Kingscote averaging close to 43 mm (1.7 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kingscote, May might be a good time to visit Kangaroo Island, Australia. 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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