May weather forecast
Ponsonby, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another comfortable month in Ponsonby, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.1°C (55.6°F) and an average high of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

May's presence records an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F), closely mirroring April's climate. Ponsonby's nighttime temperature in May shows a minor descent, with a steady average of 13.1°C (55.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ponsonby, New Zealand, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ponsonby, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 625mm (24.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ponsonby, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Ponsonby, New Zealand, the average sunshine in May is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ponsonby in May?
In Ponsonby, 16.8°C (62.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.1°C (55.6°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Ponsonby?
In May, the average relative humidity in Ponsonby, New Zealand, is 78%.
How much does it rain in Ponsonby in May?
In Ponsonby, in May, during 18 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Ponsonby?
In Ponsonby, New Zealand, the average day length in May is 10h and 11min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ponsonby?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ponsonby, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Ponsonby?
In Ponsonby, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in May is 7h.
How high is the UV index in May in Ponsonby?
In Ponsonby, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 63mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ponsonby, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Ponsonby, 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 month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Ponsonby, 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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