New Zealand Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, New Zealand experiences autumn with average temperatures ranging from 12.2°C (54°F) to 16.8°C (62.3°F). The country sees a high chance of precipitation, with an average of 4.31mm (0.17 inches) of rainfall per day and 83.9% precipitation probability. May is one of the wettest months in New Zealand, with around 28 days of rain on average. The country also experiences strong winds, with an average gust speed of 49.8 km/h (30.9 mph). Overall, May in New Zealand is characterized by mild temperatures, frequent rainfall, high humidity, and strong winds.
What is the temperature in New Zealand in May?
Average air temperature in New Zealand is 14.7°C (58.5°F) in May. The outside temperature in New Zealand feels like 14.7°C (58.5°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 16.8°C (62.3°F) and feels like 16.8°C (62.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 12.2°C (54°F) which feels like 12°C (53.6°F).
How hot is New Zealand in May?
The hot temperature in May in New Zealand rises to 22°C (71.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 80.8% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 22 °C (71.6°F). The average maximum temp in New Zealand is 16.8°C (71.6°F) during day time in May.
How cold is New Zealand in May?
The coldest temp in New Zealand in May drops to 6°C (42.8°F) during the cold nights. With 35.6km/h (22.1mph) winds and 80.8% humidity it feels like 4.5°C (40.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 12.2°C (54°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in New Zealand in May?
Yes, it rains for 28 days in New Zealand in May averaging 4.31 mm of precipitation. New Zealand has a 83.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in New Zealand throughout May?
New Zealand has 4.31 mm (0.17 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.
Is New Zealand windy in May?
The average speed of wind in New Zealand during May is 35.6km/h (22.1mph) and average windgust is 49.8km/h (31mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 64.7km/h (40.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Zealand in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in New Zealand.
What are the humidity levels in New Zealand in May?
The average humidity levels in New Zealand in May are 80.8%. Daily humidity levels in New Zealand range from 67.2% to 95.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in New Zealand in May?
New Zealand has 9 hours 50 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Zealand in May is at 7:22:13 and the sunset is at 17:12:43.
What is the cloud coverage in New Zealand in May?
Clouds cover 56% of the sky on average throughout May in New Zealand. The cloud coverage ranges from 3.7% to 86.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in New Zealand?
The average UV index in New Zealand is 1.9 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 4.
What is the solar radiation in New Zealand in May?
The average solar radiation is 35.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Zealand during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 10 W/m2 to 59.4 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in New Zealand?
The average solar energy during May in New Zealand is 3.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.9 MJ/m2, to 5.2 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in New Zealand in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in New Zealand in May.
What is the air pressure in New Zealand in May?
On average the air pressure in New Zealand in May is 1013.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 986.7 mb to 1026.8 mb.
What is the visibility in New Zealand in May?
The average daylight visibility in New Zealand in May is 10.5 km (6.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.7 km (3.5 miles) to 12.2 km (7.6 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in New Zealand in May?
The average dew point in New Zealand during May is 11.3°C (52.4°F).
Where is the data for New Zealand climate in May coming from?
The climate data for New Zealand in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- PARAPARAUMU AWS, NZ
- WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL, NZ
- WELLINGTON AERO AWS, NZ
- NGAWI, NZ
- CAPE CAMPBELL AWS, NZ
- ZL2ARL Wellington NZ
- NZWN