Lord Howe Island Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Lord Howe 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 Lord Howe Island in May

Lord Howe Island, Australia is a region in Australia. May in Lord Howe Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Lord Howe.

For a closer look at conditions across Lord Howe Island, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 112 mm (4.4 in) in Lord Howe.

Explore Lord Howe Island by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April23°C (73°F) May22°C (72°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September20°C (68°F) October21°C (70°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lord Howe Island in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Lord Howe Island

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

Lord Howe

In May Lord Howe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
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perfect
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Lord Howe Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lord Howe Island, Australia in May?

May in Lord Howe Island, Australia brings pleasant weather. In Lord Howe, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Lord Howe Island, Australia in May?

Lord Howe averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

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

Lord Howe typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 112 mm (4.4 in) on average across Lord Howe Island, Australia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lord Howe Island, Australia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lord Howe, May might be a good time to visit Lord Howe 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, April, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Lord Howe. The weather in July, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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