Reefton weather in May (West Coast, New Zealand)

How does the May weather in Reefton compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Reefton generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Reefton in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Reefton. February and March generally stand out with 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 Reefton climate page with graphs.

 

Reefton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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