Punakaiki weather in May (West Coast, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Punakaiki in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Punakaiki generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Punakaiki in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 258 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 258 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Punakaiki in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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