Makarora weather in May (Otago, New Zealand)

Is Makarora a good destination in May, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Makarora tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Makarora in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 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 typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Makarora, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 218 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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