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Lake Kaniere weather in May (New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Lake Kaniere this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Lake Kaniere includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Lake Kaniere in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 122 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Lake Kaniere, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 285 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 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. 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
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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