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

Will it be warm or cold in Fernhill this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Fernhill includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Fernhill in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 155 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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