Kaikoura in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
You want to visit Kaikoura in New Zealand in may : check how are the weather and seasonal norms on this page.
Weather in Kaikoura in may 2021
The weather in Kaikoura in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kaikoura in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kaikoura in may.
Climate of Kaikoura in may
The climate of Kaikoura in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Kaikoura is rather dry (with 1in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.8in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is rather cool in this location this month, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kaikoura is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kaikoura in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 1 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 3% of time.
On average, in Kaikoura, the days of may last 09:44. The sun rises at 07:30 and sunset is at 17:14.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go there.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kaikoura:
In may, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Coromandel, Dargaville and Gisborne have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kaikoura in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.76km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:44 | ||||
| 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 Kaikoura in may 2020:
63°F to 67°F
59°F to 65°F
63°F to 68°F
58°F to 63°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 56°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
36°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kaikoura
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Cities near Kaikoura:
| Auckland in may | good weather |
| Wellington in may | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in may | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Invercargill in may | bad weather |
| Queenstown in may | very bad weather |
| Rotorua in may | tolerable weather |
| Dunedin in may | bad weather |
| Nelson in may | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton in may | good weather |
Weather data for Kaikoura in may:
Weather data for Kaikoura for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kaikoura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura.