May weather forecast
Houhora, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Houhora, is another comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.5°C (58.1°F) and an average high of 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 17.8°C (64°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Night temperatures during May experience a slight downturn, averaging a still refreshing 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Humidity

May and October, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Houhora, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. In Houhora, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 674mm (26.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Houhora, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:24 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Houhora. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Houhora?
In Houhora, 17.8°C (64°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.5°C (58.1°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the least humid month in Houhora?
The months with the lowest humidity in Houhora, New Zealand, are May and October, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
What is the average humidity in May in Houhora?
In May, the average relative humidity in Houhora is 77%.
How many days does it rain in May in Houhora?
In Houhora, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Houhora?
The average day length in May in Houhora is 10h and 19min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Houhora?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:24 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Houhora?
In Houhora, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Houhora?
May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Houhora.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Houhora?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Houhora is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Houhora, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (11.7°C).

Average pressure in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Houhora, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Houhora, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 20km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Houhora, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Houhora, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (85mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (34mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Houhora, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Houhora, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 4).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May - Houhora, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Houhora, 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).

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