Cromwell weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Cromwell during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Cromwell generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Cromwell in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Cromwell in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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