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Weather in May in Nelson Region

Considering a trip to Nelson Region 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 Nelson Region in May?

Nelson Region is a region in New Zealand. May in Nelson Region generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Nelson.

To explore the conditions in Nelson Region in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hira with an average of 119 mm to high rainfall in Nelson with 123 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Nelson usually sees around 176 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a more detailed look at Nelson Region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nelson Region climate page.

Where to go in Nelson Region in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nelson Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Nelson Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Nelson Region?

Nelson

In May Nelson 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.

Nelson
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
17°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
115 mm 
9 days 
unpleasant 
May May
15°C 
8°C 
176 hours 
123 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
June   >> June
>>  
12°C 
6°C 
144 hours 
136 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Nelson

Hira

In May Hira 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.

Hira
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
17°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
113 mm 
9 days 
unpleasant 
May May
15°C 
8°C 
176 hours 
119 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
June   >> June
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
144 hours 
131 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Hira

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nelson Region, in New Zealand.

Is May the best time to visit Nelson Region?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Nelson Region with often unpleasant weather in Nelson.

On average, the best time to visit Nelson Region is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Nelson. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nelson Region.

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