May weather forecast
Paerata, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Paerata, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.6°C (61.9°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Temperature

As May takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still refreshing 16.6°C (61.9°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. The nights of May anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Humidity

In Paerata, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Paerata, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Paerata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174 days and collects up to 593mm (23.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Paerata, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Paerata is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?
In May, in Paerata, the average high-temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.4°C (54.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Paerata, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Paerata, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Paerata have in May?
In Paerata, the average day length in May is 10h and 9min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Paerata?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.
How high is the UV index in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Paerata 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 - Paerata, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (31mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Paerata, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May - Paerata, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Paerata, 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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