Dunedin weather in May (New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Dunedin look like in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in Dunedin generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 99 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunedin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 99 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.