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Taumarunui weather in May (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Is May a good time to explore Taumarunui weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Taumarunui usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Taumarunui in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 130 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand 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 Taumarunui climate page with graphs.

 

Taumarunui, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 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

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