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Lawrence Weather in May

Lawrence in May

The short of it: Lawrence in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 10 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 12° · rain 85 mm · daylight 10 h 39 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Lawrence an average May high of 23°, a low of 12° and some 85 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 39 min in mid-May, 45 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Lawrence runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Maclean, 10 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Lawrence, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 39 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MacleanNew South Wales10 km ENE22°13°98 mm
TownsendNew South Wales12 km ENE22°13°107 mm
GulmarradNew South Wales13 km E22°13°107 mm
UlmarraNew South Wales17 km SSW24°11°80 mm
Palmers IslandNew South Wales20 km ENE23°13°116 mm
WoombahNew South Wales23 km NE22°13°113 mm
Junction HillNew South Wales23 km SW23°11°71 mm
ClarenzaNew South Wales25 km SSW24°11°80 mm
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The Almanac · Lawrence Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Lawrence by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°20°134 mm12 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February28°20°153 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March27°19°138 mm11 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April26°16°82 mm12 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
May23°12°85 mm10 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
June20°10°101 mm10 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
July20°8°35 mm11 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°9°39 mm12 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°12°37 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°15°69 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November27°17°97 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December28°19°137 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lawrence in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lawrence in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Lawrence?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Lawrence in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 39 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 16 min in June to 14 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Lawrence in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lawrence in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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