May weather forecast
Saint Bathans, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a frosty month in Saint Bathans, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.9°C (33.6°F) and 7.8°C (46°F).

Temperature

May signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from April's cool 11.3°C (52.3°F) to a chilly 7.8°C (46°F). During the month of May, Saint Bathans experiences a steady low-temperature average of 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 87%.

Rainfall

In Saint Bathans, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 805mm (31.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through November are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 129mm (5.08") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Saint Bathans, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:09 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.6h.

UV index

In Saint Bathans, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in May transforms into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Saint Bathans, records 7.8°C (46°F), while the low-temperature is 0.9°C (33.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 87%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Saint Bathans, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Saint Bathans?
May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Saint Bathans have in May?
The average day length in May is 9h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May in Saint Bathans, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:09 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In Saint Bathans, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Saint Bathans, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (48mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average snowfall in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and March (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.6 days).

Average UV index in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average UV index in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are July, August and October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May - Saint Bathans, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Saint Bathans, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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