Thames weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Thames in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Thames typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Thames in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Thames, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (67 KM, 41 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?

For visitors traveling to Thames, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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