Hamilton weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Hamilton look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Hamilton typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Hamilton in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 138 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 89%  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Hamilton, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hamilton.

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