Richmond weather in May (Tasman, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Richmond this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Richmond usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Richmond in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 176 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond.

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