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National Park weather in May (Manawatu, New Zealand)

How is May weather typically in National Park? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in National Park typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

National Park in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 130 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit National Park. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

National Park, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 157 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (40 KM, 25 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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