Otaki weather in May (Wellington, New Zealand)

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

Temperatures

Typically, May in Otaki includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Otaki in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 110 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otaki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Otaki.

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