Balclutha weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Balclutha in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Balclutha includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Balclutha in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 99 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, March and December 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 Balclutha climate page with graphs.

 

Balclutha, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 99 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (49 KM, 30 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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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