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Weather in New Zealand in may 2018
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.
Average weather in may in Auckland
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 14°C
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
28%
22%
9%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 18°C
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
31%
20%
9%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 17°C
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
34%
18%
8%
Average weather in may in Christchurch
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 6°C
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
13%
11%
9%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 13°C
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
24%
11%
11%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 9°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
18%
13%
8%
Average weather in may in Queenstown
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 1°C
Fog
27% of time
19%
16%
14%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 7°C
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
24%
19%
11%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 6°C
Clear/Sunny
22% of time
21%
18%
18%
Average weather in may in Wellington
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 12°C
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
23%
20%
9%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 16°C
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
23%
20%
10%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 15°C
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
24%
21%
7%
Average weather in may in Dunedin
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 9°C
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
22%
18%
10%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 13°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
22%
20%
12%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 12°C
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
22%
21%
10%
Average weather in may in Hamilton
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 8°C
Fog
30% of time
26%
19%
16%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 16°C
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
30%
20%
11%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 12°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
26%
15%
10%
Average weather in may in Hokitika
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 9°C
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
18%
17%
15%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 15°C
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
18%
18%
17%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 12°C
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
20%
16%
13%
Average weather in may in Invercargill
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 7°C
Clear/Sunny
24% of time
23%
22%
14%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 12°C
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
23%
22%
17%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 10°C
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
26%
24%
11%
Average weather in may in Nelson
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 6°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
21%
11%
10%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 15°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
19%
14%
10%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 11°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
18%
14%
8%
Average weather in may in Rotorua
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 8°C
Fog
41% of time
25%
14%
11%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 15°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
23%
17%
13%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 11°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
24%
12%
10%
Average weather in may in Tauranga
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 10°C
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
22%
13%
8%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 17°C
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
22%
22%
8%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 14°C
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
27%
17%
8%
Average weather in may in Ashburton
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 6°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
14%
10%
8%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 13°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
21%
11%
10%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 10°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
18%
13%
7%
Average weather in may in Balclutha
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 6°C
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
23%
16%
11%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 11°C
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
25%
19%
13%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 10°C
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
21%
9%
Average weather in may in Blenheim
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 7°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
20%
11%
10%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 15°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
18%
14%
8%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 12°C
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
19%
14%
8%
Average weather in may in Coromandel
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 14°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
23%
19%
10%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 17°C
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
30%
18%
12%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 17°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
20%
12%
Average weather in may in Dargaville
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 13°C
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
22%
14%
12%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 18°C
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
31%
19%
13%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 16°C
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
29%
23%
11%
Average weather in may in Gisborne
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 11°C
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
18%
18%
8%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 17°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
21%
17%
7%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 14°C
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
19%
19%
9%
Average weather in may in Gore
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 7°C
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
24%
19%
17%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 12°C
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
25%
22%
14%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 10°C
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
24%
22%
13%
Average weather in may in Greymouth
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 9°C
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
19%
15%
13%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 14°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
19%
17%
16%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 13°C
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
24%
15%
13%
Average weather in may in Hastings
Weather at 7am
Temperature: 10°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
20%
18%
7%
Weather at 1pm
Temperature: 17°C
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
17%
17%
7%
Weather at 7pm
Temperature: 14°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
18%
17%
8%
Where to go in New Zealand in may?
Where to go in New Zealand in may: destination map
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very badwarning 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.
Climate in New Zealand in may
Climate in Auckland in May
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 19°C and minimum temperature is 16°C (for an average temperature of 17°C). The climate is relatively cool here in the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing warm. With 155mm over 17 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 17°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 19°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 18.2°C | ||
| Rainfall | 155mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||
| Length of day | 10:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
more information about the climate in Auckland in May
Climate in Christchurch in May
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 14°C and minimum temperature is 8°C (for an average temperature of 11°C). The climate is relatively cool around this city in the month of may, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. With 92mm over 9 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 11°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 8°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 12.3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 92mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
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 6°C (maximum temperature is 9°C and minimum temperature is 3°C). The climate is quite cold in that locality in the month of may. Plan a sweater! With 137mm over 15 days, rain may occur during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 6°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 9°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 137mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||
| Humidity | 93% | ||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||
| Length of day | 09:31 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
more information about the climate in Queenstown in May
Climate in Wellington in May
In may, maximum temperature is 17°C and minimum temperature is 14°C (for an average temperature of 15°C). The climate is rather cool in that locality in this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With 93mm over 14 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 15°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 17°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 14.7°C | ||
| Rainfall | 93mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
more information about the climate in Wellington in May
Climate in Dunedin in May
In may, the mean temperature in Dunedin is 12°C (maximum temperature is 14°C and minimum temperature is 11°C). The climate is quite fresh there in the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. With 97mm over 13 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 12°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 11°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 11°C | ||
| Rainfall | 97mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 09:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
more information about the climate in Dunedin in May
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 of year to visit New Zealand.
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 | tolerable 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 | good 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 | good weather |