May weather forecast
Makarewa, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Makarewa, is another cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 11.9°C (53.4°F) and min 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May registers at a fresh 11.9°C (53.4°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Nighttime temperatures in Makarewa, New Zealand, hover around an average low of 7.2°C (45°F) in May, a slight descent from daytime highs.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Makarewa, in May, during 19.1 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 219.7 rainfall days, and 744mm (29.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May, August and September are months with snowfall in Makarewa. May is the first month it typically snows in Makarewa. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Makarewa, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Makarewa is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:10 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.3h.

UV index

In Makarewa, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Makarewa?
Makarewa in May has an average high-temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F).
What is the most humid month in Makarewa?
With an average relative humidity of 83%, May is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in May in Makarewa?
The average relative humidity in May is 83%.
How much does it rain in Makarewa in May?
In Makarewa, in May, during 19.1 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Makarewa?
May is the first month it typically snows in Makarewa. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Makarewa?
The average day length in May in Makarewa, New Zealand, is 9h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Makarewa?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:10 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Makarewa?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Makarewa is 5.3h.
How high is the UV index in May in Makarewa?
In Makarewa, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 11.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

Average humidity in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 65mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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