Cardrona weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Cardrona look like in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During May, Cardrona usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C.

Precipitation

Cardrona in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 135 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Cardrona. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cardrona, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (23 KM, 14 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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