Weather in May
Temperature
In May, the average high-temperature registers at a still refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F), nearly identical to April's 18.6°C (65.5°F). In May, Palmerston North experiences a temperature dip to an average of 6.9°C (44.4°F) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 85.8%.Rainfall
In Palmerston North, during May, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 917mm (36.1") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Palmerston North is 9h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of May, in Palmerston North, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Palmerston North is 3.5h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.6°C).
Average humidity in May
Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 85.8%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75.3%).
Average rainfall in May
Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 71.5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (96.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (51.8mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 3h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Palmerston North, New Zealand
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