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Lower Hutt weather in May (Wellington, New Zealand)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lower Hutt this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Lower Hutt usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Lower Hutt in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 118 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Lower Hutt, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (16 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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In May generally
tolerable weather
with moderate temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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