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Paraparaumu weather in May (Wellington, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Paraparaumu in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Paraparaumu typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Paraparaumu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 118 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 Paraparaumu climate page with graphs.

 

Paraparaumu, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (50 KM, 31 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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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