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Geeveston Weather in May

Geeveston in May

The short of it: Geeveston in May averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 92 mm · daylight 9 h 41 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Geeveston an average May high of 14°, a low of 5° and some 92 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 41 min in mid-May, 76 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Geeveston runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Franklin, 11 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Geeveston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 41 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FranklinTasmania11 km NE14°5°64 mm
CygnetTasmania12 km E14°5°67 mm
HuonvilleTasmania18 km NE15°5°61 mm
RanelaghTasmania19 km NNE14°5°68 mm
SnugTasmania29 km ENE15°7°53 mm
MargateTasmania31 km ENE15°6°54 mm
Blackmans BayTasmania36 km ENE14°6°54 mm
KingstonTasmania37 km NE15°6°51 mm

The Almanac · Geeveston Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Geeveston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°10°62 mm23 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
February21°10°58 mm21 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
March19°9°68 mm20 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
April16°7°78 mm19 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
May14°5°92 mm18 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
June11°4°102 mm18 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
July11°3°107 mm20 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
August12°4°130 mm22 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
September14°5°106 mm23 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
October16°6°97 mm23 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
November18°8°89 mm22 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
December19°9°84 mm22 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Geeveston in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Geeveston in May?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Geeveston?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Geeveston in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 9 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 0 min in June to 15 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Geeveston in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Geeveston in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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