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Linkwater weather in May (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Is May a good time to explore Linkwater weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Linkwater tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 15°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Linkwater in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 176 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Linkwater, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 176 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 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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