Cromwell weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Cromwell in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Cromwell usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 1°C.

Precipitation

Cromwell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Cromwell, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (38 KM, 24 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.

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?

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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