May weather forecast
Lauder, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Lauder, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average low of 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Temperature

May's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F) in April to a frosty 7.8°C (46°F). During May, an average low-temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F) is observed in Lauder.

Humidity

In Lauder, the average relative humidity in May is 87%.

Rainfall

In Lauder, New Zealand, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lauder, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 805mm (31.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lauder, New Zealand, are May through November. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Lauder, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lauder is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:09 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Lauder is 6.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during May leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Lauder?
In May, in Lauder, the average high-temperature is 7.8°C (46°F), and the average low-temperature is 0.9°C (33.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Lauder?
In Lauder, the average relative humidity in May is 87%.
How many days does it rain in May in Lauder?
In May, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Lauder?
May is the first month it typically snows in Lauder, New Zealand. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Lauder have in May?
In May, the average day length is 9h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lauder?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lauder, New Zealand, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:09 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Lauder?
In Lauder, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Lauder?
In Lauder, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (48mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average snowfall in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and March (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.6 days).

Average UV index in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average UV index in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are July, August and October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May - Lauder, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Lauder, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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