Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the West Coast, New Zealand this May.
The West Coast, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Otira to 15°C (59°F) in Greymouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Greymouth and 2°C (36°F) in Otira.
Curious about the May temperatures in the prime spots of the West Coast? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Greymouth. That makes May a moderate month for the West Coast, New Zealand.
After dark, Greymouth cools to about 8°C (46°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Greymouth has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 15°C (59°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 8°C (46°F).
The coldest city in May in the West Coast, New Zealand is Otira when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 10°C (50°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 2°C (36°F).
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 122 hours of sunlight anticipated in Greymouth. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
The water temperature averages approximately 14°C (57°F) in Hokitika this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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