Palm Beach weather in May (New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Palm Beach in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Palm Beach generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Palm Beach in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Palm Beach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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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 Palm Beach in May?

For visitors traveling to Palm Beach, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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