Weather in Nelson in may 2024

The weather in Nelson in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
45°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 12pm
58°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Moderate rain at times

14%

Heavy rain

8%

Weather at 6pm
49°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Heavy rain

8%

Weather at 3am
47°F

Clear/Sunny

49%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Heavy rain

8%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nelson in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nelson in may.


The climate of Nelson in may is tolerable

The climate in may in Nelson is relatively dry (with 5.2in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5.2in of precipitation over 6 days.

The climate is fairly fresh there may, but it is bearable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Nelson is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nelson in may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2015. You can plan to have about 2 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 6% of time.

On average, in Nelson, the days of may last 09:50. The sun rises at 08:28 and sunset is at 18:18.

With a correct climate, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.



May: another location in New Zealand?

If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Nelson:

In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.

more information about New Zealand's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nelson in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 52°F
Highest temperature 59°F
Lowest temperature 45°F
Highest record temperature 68°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 31°F
(2015)
Number of days at +65°F 2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 59°F
Lowest sea temperature 58°F
Highest sea temperature 61°F
Wind
Wind speed 14km/h
Wind temperature 41°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 5.2in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(21%)
Record daily rainfall 4.6in
(2021)
Other climate data
Humidity 87%
Visibility 9.31km
Cloud cover 32%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 10
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:28
Time of sunset 18:18
Length of day 09:50
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nelson in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
61°F to 63°F
02-05-2023
Light rain shower
63°F to 65°F
03-05-2023
Light rain shower
61°F to 63°F
04-05-2023
Heavy rain
61°F to 63°F
05-05-2023
Heavy rain
61°F to 63°F
06-05-2023
Heavy rain
61°F to 63°F
07-05-2023
Moderate rain
61°F to 63°F
08-05-2023
Overcast
61°F to 63°F
09-05-2023
Heavy rain
61°F to 63°F
10-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 61°F
11-05-2023
Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder
50°F to 54°F
12-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 56°F
13-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 58°F
14-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 59°F
15-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 58°F
16-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 56°F
17-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 58°F
18-05-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 59°F
19-05-2023
Moderate rain
56°F to 59°F
20-05-2023
Heavy rain
58°F to 61°F
21-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 59°F
22-05-2023
Overcast
56°F to 58°F
23-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 58°F
24-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 58°F
25-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 58°F
26-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 61°F
27-05-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 61°F
28-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 61°F
29-05-2023
Moderate or heavy rain shower
59°F to 61°F
30-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 61°F
31-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 59°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in may

Cities near Nelson:

Abel Tasman National Park in maygood weather
Picton in maytolerable weather
Takaka in maygood weather
Blenheim in maytolerable weather
Nelson Lakes in maytolerable weather
Wharariki beach in maygood weather
Wellington in maytolerable weather
Kaikoura in maytolerable weather
Porirua in maytolerable weather
Westport in maytolerable weather
Paraparaumu in maytolerable weather
Waitārere Beach in maytolerable weather
New Zealand in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Nelson in may:

Weather data for Nelson for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nelson. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nelson can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nelson.


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