Whanganui weather in May (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Whanganui during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Whanganui typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Whanganui in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 110 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whanganui, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 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 Whanganui, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.