Gibbston weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Gibbston in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Gibbston generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C.

Gibbston in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 87 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gibbston. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While 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 Gibbston climate page with graphs.

 

Gibbston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (24 KM, 14 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.

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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 Gibbston 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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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