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Hawarden weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Hawarden this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Hawarden usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Hawarden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 138 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Hawarden, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (62 KM, 39 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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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