Tasman weather in May
Considering a trip to Tasman 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 Tasman in May?
Tasman is a region in New Zealand. May in Tasman generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Murchison to 15°C in Collingwood. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Collingwood and 3°C in Murchison.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Richmond with an average of 120 mm to heavy rainfall in Collingwood with 171 mm. Motueka enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Tasman for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tasman climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in Mapua
In May Mapua 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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Average weather in Richmond
In May Richmond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tasman
In May Tasman 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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Average weather in 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasman, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit Tasman?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Tasman with often unpleasant weather in Motueka.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Motueka. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.
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