Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Norfolk Island in May
Weather score58Good
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 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
0h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
58
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
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 Norfolk Island with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May is close to Norfolk Island's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May87mm average rain
May is one of Norfolk Island's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Norfolk 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 Norfolk Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May58 weather score
May scores below Norfolk 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.