Rottnest Island weather in May (Western Australia, Australia)

How does the weather in Rottnest Island usually fare in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Rottnest Island is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Rottnest Island in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 208 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Rottnest Island. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rottnest Island climate page with graphs.

 

Rottnest Island, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Perth, Australia (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rottnest Island, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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