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

Curious about the May weather in Eskdale? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Eskdale typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Eskdale in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Eskdale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Napier, New Zealand (11 KM, 7 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

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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 Eskdale in May?

For visitors traveling to Eskdale, 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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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