Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
King Island, Australia in May
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
4h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
27
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare King Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May is on the cooler side of King Island's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May102mm average rain
May is wetter than King Island's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4 hours average sun
May is one of King Island'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
May16°C average sea
May is close to King Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May27 weather score
May scores below King Island's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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