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West Melton Weather in May

In West Melton, May brings moderate daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to 5°C (41°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in West Melton in May

Typically around 11 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 61 mm (2.4 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in West Melton in May

Temperatures in West Melton in May top out at 15°C (59°F) and drop to 5°C (41°F) overnight. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights fall to 5°C (41°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in West Melton in May

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 138 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Wind Speed in West Melton in May

May has wind speeds averaging 3 m/s (6 knots). You can expect comfortable light winds that steadily move flags and feel mild throughout the day. Since this is an average, daily conditions vary from gentle winds to more active breezes.

Average water temperature in May

At 12°C (54°F), the water is too cold for most people to swim comfortably. A wetsuit is pretty much essential if you plan to go in.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances for West Melton.

West Melton Temperature in May

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Water Temperature
12°C (54°F) *
Chance of Rain
36%
Precipitation
61 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
11 days
Humidity
86% *
Windspeed
3 m/s (6 knots) *
Sunshine
138 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
47% *
* Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in West Melton in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. The water temperature sits at about 12°C (54°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in West Melton in May

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

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    6/10
  • Walking
    6/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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