Lightning Ridge Weather in May

What's the weather like in Lightning Ridge (New South Wales) in May 2024?

The climate in Lightning Ridge during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Lightning Ridge and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Lightning Ridge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Nightly temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Average temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 35 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 22.1°C 71.8°F
Humidity 59%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Lightning Ridge with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lightning Ridge average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lightning Ridge average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lightning Ridge in May 2024.

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Lightning Ridge weather stats

Lightning Ridge weather statistics
Hottest month: January 34.5°C 94.1°F
Driest month: September 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: September 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Wettest month: January 74mm 2.9ins
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