Tasman weather in May (Tasman, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Tasman for May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Tasman includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Tasman in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 156 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tasman, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 156 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Motueka, New Zealand (10 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.

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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 Tasman.

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