Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Lord Howe Island, Australia in May
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
0h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
60
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lord Howe Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May58mm average rain
May is close to Lord Howe Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Lord Howe Island's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
May22°C average sea
May is close to Lord Howe Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May60 weather score
May scores below Lord Howe Island's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.