New Plymouth weather in May (Taranaki, New Zealand)
What kind of weather does May bring to New Plymouth? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
The typical weather for May in New Plymouth includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.
Precipitation
New Plymouth in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.Average sunshine
The area enjoys a balanced 146 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Plymouth climate page with graphs.
New Plymouth, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
12°C
Max Temperature
16°C
Water Temperature
16°C
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
177 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
85%
Windspeed
14 km/h
Sunshine
146 hours
Percentage Sunshine
49%
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to New Plymouth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°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.
Interested in more climate information?
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