Blenheim weather in May (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Blenheim in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Blenheim in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 176 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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.

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

 

Blenheim, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Blenheim in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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