SeasonMapNorfolk Island (Kingston) weather in May
Norfolk Island
May in Norfolk Island: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Norfolk Island · #879 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Norfolk Island climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 34 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Norfolk Island in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Norfolk Island's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNorfolk Island's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
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Norfolk Island in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Norfolk Island?
- May in Norfolk Island: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Norfolk Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Norfolk Island in May?
- In May, Norfolk Island averages a daily high of 20.9°C and a low of 19.7°C, with about 78.5 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Norfolk Island in May?
- Norfolk Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.