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Lockington Weather in May

Lockington in May

The short of it: Lockington in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 10 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 34 mm · daylight 10 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Lockington an average May high of 18°, a low of 6° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 13 min in mid-May, 59 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Lockington runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Rochester, 18 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Lockington, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RochesterVictoria18 km SE18°6°36 mm
EchucaVictoria24 km NE18°6°32 mm
ElmoreVictoria26 km SSE18°6°37 mm
MoamaNew South Wales27 km NE18°6°32 mm
TongalaVictoria38 km E18°6°36 mm
GunbowerVictoria38 km NNW18°6°28 mm
GoornongVictoria38 km S18°6°39 mm
GirgarreVictoria40 km ESE18°6°38 mm

The Almanac · Lockington Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 5° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Lockington by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°14°33 mm13 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
February31°14°27 mm11 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
March28°12°20 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April23°8°25 mm10 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
May18°6°34 mm8 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°4°38 mm9 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July14°3°38 mm9 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
August15°4°36 mm12 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September18°6°40 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°8°36 mm13 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
November26°10°35 mm12 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°12°32 mm13 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lockington in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lockington in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Lockington?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Lockington in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 42 min in June to 14 h 37 min in December.

Does it snow in Lockington in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lockington in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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