Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Lizard Island, Australia in May
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
91mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lizard Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May28°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Lizard Island's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May91mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Lizard Island's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.7 hours average sun
May is below Lizard Island's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May is close to Lizard Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May73 weather score
May sits close to Lizard Island's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
