May weather forecast
Otane, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Otane, is another refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.4°C (59.7°F) and an average low of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

As Otane welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still refreshing 15.4°C (59.7°F), showing little deviation from April's 17.8°C (64°F). Throughout the month of May, Otane observes an average nighttime temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout May, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Otane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.4 days and collects up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:57 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
During May, Otane experiences an average high-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F) and a low-temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout May, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Otane have in May?
In Otane, the average day length in May is 9h and 57min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Otane?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:57 pm NZST.
How many hours of sunshine does Otane have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Otane?
May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Otane is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).

Average humidity in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, June, August and September (16.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Otane, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Otane, 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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