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 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
Transitioning into May, Ruatapu experiences an average high-temperature of a fresh 12.3°C (54.1°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Ruatapu notes a steady average temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F) during the nights of May.Humidity
In Ruatapu, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In Ruatapu, New Zealand, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 170mm (6.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Ruatapu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.3 days and collects up to 1751mm (68.94") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Ruatapu is 9h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Ruatapu, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.UV index
April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ruatapu, New Zealand. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Ruatapu?
What is the average humidity in May in Ruatapu?
How much does it rain in Ruatapu in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Ruatapu?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ruatapu?
How many hours of sunshine does Ruatapu have in May?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ruatapu?
How high is the UV index in May in Ruatapu?
Average temperature in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 12.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1013.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 12.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 170mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (182mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (107mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Ruatapu, 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
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Ruatapu, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, October, November and December (9km).
Ruatapu, New Zealand
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