Phillip Island Weather in May

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

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Cowes Rhyll

Thinking about venturing to Phillip 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 Phillip Island in May

Phillip Island, Australia is a region in Australia. May in Phillip Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Cowes.

For specific regional insights in Phillip Island, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 73 mm (2.9 in) in Cowes.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Cowes gets approximately 140 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Phillip Island by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Phillip Island in May

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

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

Temperature range in Phillip Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Phillip Island (May)

Cowes

In May Cowes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
140 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cowes →

Rhyll

In May Rhyll generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Rhyll →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cowes 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Rhyll 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Phillip Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Phillip Island, Australia brings tolerable weather. In Cowes, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

Average temperatures in Phillip Island, Australia during May range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Cowes.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Phillip Island, Australia during May, with Cowes averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cowes, May may not be the ideal time to visit Phillip Island, Australia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cowes. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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