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Collingwood weather in May (Tasman, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Collingwood this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Collingwood includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Collingwood in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Collingwood, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 171 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Motueka, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

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