Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Waiau with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Waiau 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 Waiau with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 17°C, with nights close to 8°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 Waiau will be around 15°C, with nights close to 6°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Waiau. 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.
Waiau in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
54 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,3 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Waiau?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Waiau. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Waiau in May
With 30°C, Waiau hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Waiau
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Waiau, 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 Waiau
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Waiau, 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 9 days of rain in Waiau.
Daily Snowfall in May in Waiau
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Waiau, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Waiau
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Waiau, 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 Waiau Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Waiau, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Waiau Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Waiau, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Waiau per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Waiau, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Waiau
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Average Weather in Waiau by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Waiau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
