Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's presence records an average high-temperature of a cool 11.1°C (52°F), closely mirroring April's climate. Patearoa's May nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a chilly 6.1°C (43°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs.Humidity
In Patearoa, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Patearoa, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Patearoa, there are 189 rainfall days, and 513mm (20.2") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May, July through September are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 23mm (0.91") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 9h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Patearoa, the average sunshine in May is 6.2h.UV index
April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 11.1°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (8.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1011.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 16km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 39mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in May
Patearoa, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
