May weather forecast
Motatau, New Zealand

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Motatau, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.5°C (54.5°F) and 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still comfortable 17.3°C (63.1°F) marks May, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. A modest decline from daytime high temperatures is noticed in May, marking the average low at a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Humidity

In Motatau, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Motatau, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Motatau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Motatau is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Motatau, the average sunshine in May is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Motatau is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Motatau?

During May, Motatau experiences an average high-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) and a low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Motatau?

In Motatau, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in Motatau in May?

In Motatau, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Motatau have in May?

The average day length in May in Motatau, New Zealand, is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Motatau?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Motatau have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Motatau?

In Motatau, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Motatau, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Motatau, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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