Raglan weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does May bring to Raglan? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Raglan typically experiences moderate 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Raglan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 138 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Raglan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (35 KM, 22 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?

For visitors traveling to Raglan, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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