Weather in May in The Abel Tasman National Park
Considering a trip to the Abel Tasman National Park this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Abel Tasman National Park in May?
The Abel Tasman National Park is a region in New Zealand. May in the Abel Tasman National Park generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Motueka.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Motueka with an average of 134 mm to heavy rainfall in Takaka with 161 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 156 hours of sunlight anticipated in Motueka. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Abel Tasman National Park in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Abel Tasman National Park climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park?
Motueka
In May Motueka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Takaka
In May Takaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kaiteriteri
In May Kaiteriteri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Abel Tasman National Park, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit the Abel Tasman National Park?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Abel Tasman National Park with often unpleasant weather in Motueka.
Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Motueka. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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