May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift from April to May is characterized by an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F), not significantly different from the 23.2°C (73.8°F) of April. During May, an average low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F) is observed.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.Rainfall
In Lord Howe Island, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 158mm (6.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 204.8 rainfall days, and 1501mm (59.09") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Lord Howe Island, Australia, the average seawater temperature in May is 22°C (71.6°F).Note: Your comfort in 22°C (71.6°F) waters hinges on your relationship with the cold, today's sunny disposition, wind patterns, and the air's temperature. For context, Olympic swimmers are no strangers to waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
In Lord Howe Island, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:58 pm +1030.
Sunshine
In Lord Howe Island, the average sunshine in May is 20h.UV index
In Lord Howe Island, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lord Howe Island, Australia
- Average high temperature in May: 21.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (18.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 16.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (13.5°C).
Average humidity in May
Lord Howe Island, Australia
- Average humidity in May: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).
Average rainfall in May
Lord Howe Island, Australia
- Average rainfall in May: 157.7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (173.1mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (102.4mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Lord Howe Island, Australia
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (13.1 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Lord Howe Island, Australia
- Average sea temperature in May: 22°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (24°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (19°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lord Howe Island, Australia
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 3min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 20h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 23h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 12h).
Average UV index in May
Lord Howe Island, Australia
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
