Wellington weather in May
Planning a journey to Wellington 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 Wellington in May?
Wellington is a region in New Zealand. May in Wellington generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Wellington.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Masterton with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Otaki with 136 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 118 hours of sunlight expected in Wellington. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Wellington, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Wellington's yearly weather, check out our Wellington climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Wellington?
Average weather in Wellington
In May Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lower Hutt
In May Lower Hutt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Martinborough
In May Martinborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Masterton
In May Masterton 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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Average weather in Paraparaumu Beach
In May Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high 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 Wellington, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit Wellington?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Wellington, May might be a good time to visit Wellington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Wellington. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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