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Greymouth weather in May (West Coast, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Greymouth during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

May in Greymouth generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Greymouth in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 122 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Greymouth, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 220 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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