May weather forecast
Dobson, New Zealand

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another cool month in Dobson, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.2°C (54°F) and 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from April to May, Dobson observes an average high-temperature of a cool 12.2°C (54°F), differing subtly from the previous month. A consistent average low of 8.2°C (46.8°F) is noted in Dobson throughout May, only a small step down from its daytime high.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Dobson is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dobson, there are 61 rainfall days, and 259mm (10.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Dobson is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of May in Dobson, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Dobson, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during May translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dobson in May?

During May, Dobson experiences an average high-temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) and a low-temperature of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Dobson?

In Dobson, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in Dobson in May?

In Dobson, New Zealand, in May, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Dobson have in May?

In May, the average day length in Dobson, New Zealand, is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Dobson?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dobson, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Dobson?

The average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dobson?

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Dobson, New Zealand.

What is the UV index reading in May in Dobson?

In Dobson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 12.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, April, August, October, November and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (9mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (6.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (21.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Dobson, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Dobson, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Dobson, New Zealand

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

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

Dobson, New Zealand

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