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Clive weather in May (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Clive during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Clive typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Clive in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Clive. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Clive, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Napier, New Zealand (10 KM, 6 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?

For visitors traveling to Clive, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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