The Marlborough Sounds weather in May
Are you planning a trip to the Marlborough Sounds in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds in May?
The Marlborough Sounds is a region in New Zealand. May in the Marlborough Sounds generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Wairau Valley to 16°C in Picton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Picton and 3°C in Wairau Valley.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blenheim with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Rai Valley with 110 mm. Picton enjoys a balanced 176 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in the Marlborough Sounds, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Marlborough Sounds's yearly weather, check out our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?
Picton
In May Picton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Blenheim
In May Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Anakiwa
In May Anakiwa 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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Renwick
In May Renwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Havelock
In May Havelock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Marlborough Sounds with overall tolerable weather in Picton. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Picton. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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