Anakiwa weather in May (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Is May a good time to explore Anakiwa weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Anakiwa usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Anakiwa in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 176 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Anakiwa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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