Weather in Wellington in may 2024

The weather in Wellington 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
56°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Cloudy

12%

Weather at 12pm
58°F

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Cloudy

11%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Moderate rain at times

14%

Cloudy

12%

Weather at 3am
56°F

Clear/Sunny

40%

Partly Cloudy

25%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Cloudy

10%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wellington in may

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


The climate of Wellington in may is tolerable

In may in Wellington, the climate is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 4 days.

The climate is quite cool in that locality this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Wellington is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Wellington in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 0 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 0% of the month.

In may in Wellington, the days on average last 09:50. Sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset is at 18:12.

With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.



Wellington: another month?

If you can push the dates of your trip to Wellington forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information

May: another location in New Zealand?

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

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 Wellington in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 58°F
Highest temperature 59°F
Lowest temperature 56°F
Highest record temperature 65°F
(2010)
Lowest record temperature 38°F
(2020)
Number of days at +65°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 59°F
Lowest sea temperature 57°F
Highest sea temperature 61°F
Wind
Wind speed 32km/h
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(14%)
Record daily rainfall 1.5in
(2010)
Other climate data
Humidity 82%
Visibility 9.56km
Cloud cover 37%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 9
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:22
Time of sunset 18:12
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 Wellington in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Cloudy
58°F to 65°F
02-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 70°F
03-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
61°F to 67°F
04-05-2023
Moderate rain
61°F to 63°F
05-05-2023
Light drizzle
61°F to 65°F
06-05-2023
Light drizzle
61°F to 65°F
07-05-2023
Cloudy
61°F to 63°F
08-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 65°F
09-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
61°F to 65°F
10-05-2023
Moderate rain at times
59°F to 61°F
11-05-2023
Overcast
49°F to 52°F
12-05-2023
Cloudy
47°F to 56°F
13-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 59°F
14-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 61°F
15-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 58°F
16-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
17-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 59°F
18-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 59°F
19-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 58°F
20-05-2023
Overcast
54°F to 56°F
21-05-2023
Overcast
56°F to 59°F
22-05-2023
Cloudy
56°F to 59°F
23-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 63°F
24-05-2023
Light rain shower
54°F to 58°F
25-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 59°F
26-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 65°F
27-05-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 61°F
28-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 63°F
29-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 63°F
30-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 59°F
31-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 63°F

Map: other cities in New Zealand in may

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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 Wellington in may:

Weather data for Wellington for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wellington. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wellington 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 Wellington.


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