Ohakune weather in May (Manawatu, New Zealand)

How does the May weather in Ohakune compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Ohakune includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Ohakune in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 130 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Ohakune, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Outdoor sports

9/10

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