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When to go · Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, calm lagoon)). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
20°C / 15°C
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, calm lagoon)). Across Australia: Shoulder month: dry season starts in the north, the Red Centre cools, the south is crisp.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Lord Howe IslandHighs around 20 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 14 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 rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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