Barrytown weather in May (West Coast, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Barrytown this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Barrytown usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Barrytown in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 122 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Barrytown. February typically offers the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barrytown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 Miles).

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.

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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