Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in New Zealand with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New Zealand in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in New Zealand with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 19°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand will be around 17°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for New Zealand. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New Zealand in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
101 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit New Zealand?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in New Zealand. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for New Zealand in May
With 23°C, New Zealand hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 19°C.
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The climate of New Zealand is based on weather data from Auckland. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Zealand for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in New Zealand
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for New Zealand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 14 days of rain in New Zealand.
Daily UV Index in May in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in New Zealand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in New Zealand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for New Zealand
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in New Zealand by Month
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