Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Australia in May
Weather score11Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 204mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
204mm
Sun
3.2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
11
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 204mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May9°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park'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
May204mm average rain
May is wetter than Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May3.2 hours average sun
May is one of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May is close to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May11 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
