Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Macquarie Island, Antarctica in May
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
82mm
Sun
0.9h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Macquarie Island, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May6°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Macquarie Island's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May82mm average rain
May is close to Macquarie Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May0.9 hours average sun
May is one of Macquarie Island's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May6°C average sea
May is close to Macquarie Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May14 weather score
May is close to Macquarie Island's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.