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

Curious about the May weather in Fernhill? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Fernhill generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Fernhill in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Fernhill. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fernhill, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Napier, New Zealand (16 KM, 10 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Fernhill, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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