Carterton weather in May (Wellington, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does May bring to Carterton? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Carterton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Carterton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 118 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carterton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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