May weather forecast
Paparoa, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another comfortable month in Paparoa, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.5°C (54.5°F) and max 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May registers at a still comfortable 17.3°C (63.1°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Night temperatures during May stabilize at an average of 12.5°C (54.5°F), closely mirroring the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Paparoa, during May, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 536mm (21.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Paparoa, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Paparoa is 7.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Paparoa is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Paparoa?
The high-temperature, in May, in Paparoa, is 17.3°C (63.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 12.5°C (54.5°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Paparoa?
In May, the average relative humidity in Paparoa, New Zealand, is 80%.
How much does it rain in Paparoa in May?
In Paparoa, New Zealand, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Paparoa have in May?
In Paparoa, the average day length in May is 10h and 14min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Paparoa?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paparoa, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Paparoa?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Paparoa, New Zealand, is 7.2h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Paparoa?
In Paparoa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. 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
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).

Average humidity in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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