New Zealand in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?

How are weather conditions in New Zealand in may? Is it a good time to visit Hamilton and Christchurch? Check out weather datas and informations on this page.

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Weather in New Zealand in may 2021

In this section, check out the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in New Zealand. These datas are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.

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Where should you go in New Zealand in may when it comes to the weather?

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The climate in New Zealand in may ranges from good to bad depending on the region and city.

warning in may the weather varied depending on the city and regions of the country.

Although it is not perfect the weather in New Zealand in may is, on average, quite good in Tauranga and Auckland. I allows to appreciate tour in these cities. And even why not take a little time to sunbathe!

If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example to go sightseeing around, the cities of Nelson, Hokitika, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin, Rotorua and Wellington have a just ok weather for that in may. Finally, it is not advisable to travel to Queenstown and Invercargill that month because the climate is rather unfavorable.

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Climate in New Zealand in may

Climate in Auckland in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 65°F and minimum temperature is 61°F (for an average temperature of 63°F). The climate is relatively cool here in the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing warm. With 4.4in over 14 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, may is a recommended month to go in Auckland.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	67°F	63°F	59°F
Highest temperature	70°F	65°F	61°F
Lowest temperature	65°F	61°F	58°F
Sea temperature	68°F	65°F	62°F
Rainfall	3.3in	4.4in	4.8in
Number of days with rainfall	11 day(s) (36%)	14 day(s) (45%)	13 day(s) (44%)
Humidity	79%	80%	81%
Daily sunshine hours	9	7	7
Cloud cover	40%	42%	46%
Length of day	11:10	10:11	09:39
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	good	good	tolerable

more information about the climate in Auckland in may

Climate in Christchurch in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 54°F). The climate is relatively cool around this city in the month of may, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. With 2.3in over 6 days, you will experience some showers for your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there in New Zealand.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	59°F	54°F	50°F
Highest temperature	65°F	59°F	54°F
Lowest temperature	54°F	49°F	45°F
Sea temperature	57°F	55°F	52°F
Rainfall	2.1in	2.3in	2.6in
Number of days with rainfall	8 day(s) (25%)	6 day(s) (21%)	7 day(s) (24%)
Humidity	80%	81%	83%
Daily sunshine hours	9	8	7
Cloud cover	38%	37%	42%
Length of day	10:55	09:40	08:58
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	good	tolerable	bad

more information about the climate in Christchurch in may

Climate in Queenstown in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Queenstown is 43°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in the month of may. Plan a sweater! With 4.2in over 13 days, rain may occur during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	50°F	43°F	40°F
Highest temperature	56°F	49°F	43°F
Lowest temperature	43°F	38°F	34°F
Rainfall	3.9in	4.2in	2.6in
Number of days with rainfall	11 day(s) (38%)	13 day(s) (40%)	9 day(s) (30%)
Humidity	87%	92%	93%
Daily sunshine hours	10	8	8
Cloud cover	43%	46%	44%
Length of day	10:51	09:32	08:47
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	bad	very bad	very bad

more information about the climate in Queenstown in may

Climate in Wellington in may

In may, maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 58°F (for an average temperature of 59°F). The climate is rather cool in that locality in this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With 2.5in over 11 days, rainfall can happen for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this city.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	63°F	59°F	56°F
Highest temperature	65°F	61°F	58°F
Lowest temperature	59°F	58°F	54°F
Sea temperature	61°F	59°F	57°F
Rainfall	3.1in	2.5in	3.2in
Number of days with rainfall	10 day(s) (35%)	11 day(s) (35%)	12 day(s) (41%)
Humidity	82%	81%	81%
Daily sunshine hours	8	8	8
Cloud cover	37%	37%	44%
Length of day	11:01	09:51	09:13
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	good	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Wellington in may

Climate in Dunedin in may

In may, the mean temperature in Dunedin is 54°F (maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is quite fresh there in the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. With 2.9in over 11 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your holidays. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Dunedin.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	58°F	54°F	52°F
Highest temperature	59°F	56°F	52°F
Lowest temperature	54°F	52°F	50°F
Sea temperature	54°F	52°F	50°F
Rainfall	2.6in	2.9in	2in
Number of days with rainfall	10 day(s) (35%)	11 day(s) (34%)	9 day(s) (31%)
Humidity	81%	80%	78%
Daily sunshine hours	9	8	7
Cloud cover	42%	43%	44%
Length of day	10:50	09:27	08:41
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	bad	bad

more information about the climate in Dunedin in may

All cities in New Zealand in may

Auckland in may	good weather
Christchurch in may	tolerable weather
Queenstown in may	very bad weather
Wellington in may	tolerable weather
Dunedin in may	bad weather
Hamilton in may	tolerable weather
Hokitika in may	tolerable weather
Invercargill in may	bad weather
Nelson in may	tolerable weather
Rotorua in may	tolerable weather
Tauranga in may	tolerable weather
Ashburton in may	tolerable weather
Balclutha in may	bad weather
Blenheim in may	tolerable weather
Coromandel in may	good weather
Dargaville in may	good weather
Gisborne in may	good weather
Gore in may	bad weather
Greymouth in may	tolerable weather
Hastings in may	tolerable weather
Hawera in may	tolerable weather

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Weather data for New Zealand in may:

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