Papatotara weather in May (New Zealand)

Is May a good time to explore Papatotara weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Papatotara includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Papatotara in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 88 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Papatotara, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (61 KM, 38 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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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