Kumara weather in May (West Coast, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Kumara in May? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Kumara usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Kumara in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 249 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kumara. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kumara, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 249 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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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?

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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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