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
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, a modest change to a mild 13.6°C (56.5°F) from April's 16.2°C (61.2°F) is noted in high-temperature. Rakaia's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Rakaia, in May, during 8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.3 rainfall days, and 300mm (11.81") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rakaia, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through May, October through December.Daylight
In Rakaia, New Zealand, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:04 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Rakaia, New Zealand, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.UV index
April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Rakaia. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during May translates into the following guidance:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 13.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1012.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 13.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 21mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June and August (0.3 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
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Rakaia, 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 and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, March and May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September, October and November (9km).
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