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Bluff weather in May (New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Bluff in May? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Bluff typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Bluff in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 88 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bluff. January, February and April generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bluff, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 74%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 88 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32% *  
Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (20 KM, 12 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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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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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