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Weather in New Zealand for May 2027

Your guide to New Zealand weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in New Zealand at the beginning of May is 12.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 12.7 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • New Zealand in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 126.3 mm.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
13°/5°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
26 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

New Zealand Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
11°
2
Patchy rain possible
10°
3
Overcast
13°
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
11°
5
Sunny
14°
6
Cloudy
16°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
8
Patchy rain possible
14°
9
Overcast
9°
10
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
11
Patchy rain possible
12°
12
Cloudy
10°
13
Overcast
11°
14
Cloudy
16°
15
Partly cloudy
15°
16
Patchy rain possible
16°
17
Overcast
17°
18
Moderate rain at times
13°
19
Patchy rain possible
15°
20
Moderate rain at times
14°
21
Overcast
7°
22
Patchy rain possible
11°
23
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
24
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
25
Moderate rain
12°
26
Mist
10°
27
Sunny
16°
28
Partly cloudy
15°
29
Overcast
14°
30
Cloudy
11°
31
Moderate or heavy rain shower
11°

Temperatures trend during May in New Zealand

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in New Zealand day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 13.6 mm 3
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 4.2 mm 4
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 14.4 mm 3
4 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 11° /4° 12 mm 3
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /3° 0 mm 5
6 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /6° 0.1 mm 5
7 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /7° 8.4 mm 3
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /3° 6.1 mm 4
9 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 0.2 mm 5
10 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /4° 9.9 mm 2
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /5° 1.6 mm 2
12 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /3° 6.6 mm 4
13 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /3° 0.3 mm 5
14 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /4° 0.2 mm 5
15 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /8° 1 mm 4
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 0.4 mm 4
17 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /7° 0.4 mm 5
18 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 13° /6° 1 mm 6
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /6° 3.5 mm 3
20 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 14° /6° 1.4 mm 3
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 7° /3° 0 mm 2
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 0.1 mm 6
23 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /3° 11.3 mm 5
24 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /5° 5.2 mm 5
25 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 12° /5° 13.3 mm 5
26 May Mist
Mist
 10° /4° 0.1 mm 4
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /5° 2.8 mm 3
28 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /4° 8.9 mm 4
29 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /6° 3.8 mm 3
30 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /7° 0.3 mm 3
31 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 11° /6° 6.4 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for New Zealand in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the New Zealand forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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New Zealand in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in New Zealand during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 13° and lows near 5°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in New Zealand during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 126.3 mm is expected in New Zealand during May, occurring over more than 17 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in New Zealand during May?

The average wind speed in New Zealand during May is 26 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in New Zealand

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for New Zealands May weather 💧
Typically, New Zealand has 17 rainy days in May with a total of 126.3 mm of rainfall.

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