Picton weather in May (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Picton in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Picton usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

Picton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 176 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Picton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (60 KM, 37 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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