Garston weather in May (Southland, New Zealand)

Is Garston a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Garston typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 1°C.

Precipitation

Garston in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 87 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Garston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 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?

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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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