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Omarama weather in May (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Omarama in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Omarama typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Omarama in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 135 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Omarama. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Omarama, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Wanaka, New Zealand (69 KM, 43 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?

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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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