Manawatu weather in May
Planning a journey to Manawatu this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Manawatu in May?
Manawatu is a region in New Zealand. May in Manawatu generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in National Park to 16°C in Whanganui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Whanganui and 5°C in National Park.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Feilding with an average of 86 mm to high rainfall in National Park with 157 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected in Palmerston North. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Manawatu for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Manawatu climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Manawatu?
Palmerston North
In May Palmerston North generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Whanganui
In May Whanganui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ohakune
In May Ohakune generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Levin
In May Levin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Taumarunui
In May Taumarunui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Manawatu?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Palmerston North, May might be a good time to visit Manawatu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Palmerston North. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have poor weather conditions.
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