May Rainfall and Precipitation in The Marlborough Sounds
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in May.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
The Marlborough Sounds precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand receive in May?
In May, Picton typically receives modest rainfall, around 76 mm (3 in), making this a relatively dry month.
How many days does it rain in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in May?
Rainfall in Picton typically falls on roughly 10 days days in May.
Is May part of the rainy season in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?
Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
What is the wettest city in May in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?
Looking at our data, Rai Valley tops the wettest-cities list in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 110 mm (4.3 in).
What is the driest city in May in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?
In our records, Blenheim stands out as the driest city in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand for May, averaging just 70 mm (2.8 in).
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