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Blenheim weather in May (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Blenheim usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Blenheim usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Blenheim in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 176 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Blenheim, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 176 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (62 KM, 38 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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In May generally
tolerable weather
with moderate temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Blenheim's climate page.

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
10/10

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