May weather forecast
Poukawa, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another mild month in Poukawa, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.8°C (49.6°F) and max 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a mild 15.4°C (59.7°F) marks May, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. The mean low-temperature during May nights is a chilly 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Poukawa, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout May, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Poukawa, there are 131.4 rainfall days, and 363mm (14.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of May, in Poukawa, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:57 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Poukawa is 7.7h.

UV index

May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in May translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Poukawa?
In Poukawa, 15.4°C (59.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.8°C (49.6°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Poukawa?
The average relative humidity in May in Poukawa, New Zealand, is 76%.
How much does it rain in Poukawa in May?
In Poukawa, during May, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Poukawa have in May?
In May, the average day length is 9h and 58min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Poukawa?
On the first day of May in Poukawa, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:57 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Poukawa?
The average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Poukawa?
May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Poukawa, New Zealand.
What is the UV index reading in May in Poukawa?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Poukawa is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).

Average humidity in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, June, August and September (16.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average UV index in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).

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