Takaka weather in May (Tasman, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Takaka during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Takaka tends to experience moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Takaka in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 156 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer 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 Takaka climate page with graphs.

 

Takaka, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Motueka, New Zealand (33 KM, 20 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.

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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

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