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When to go · Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge in May

Great month. Inside Lightning Ridge's best window: Apr–Sep (mild days, cold nights); Easter for the races and rodeo.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
23°C / 9°C
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Lightning Ridge

Inside Lightning Ridge's best window: Apr–Sep (mild days, cold nights); Easter for the races and rodeo.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Lightning RidgeHighs around 23 °C, lows around 9 °C, rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Low
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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