May weather forecast
Swanson, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Swanson, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and an average high of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

May's onset records an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F), a near match to April's 19.1°C (66.4°F). The month of May in Swanson shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Swanson, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.9 rainfall days, and 624mm (24.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Swanson is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of May, in Swanson, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Swanson is 6.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Swanson?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Swanson, is 16.8°C (62.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Swanson?
In May, the average relative humidity in Swanson is 78%.
How many days does it rain in May in Swanson?
In Swanson, New Zealand, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Swanson?
In Swanson, the average day length in May is 10h and 10min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Swanson?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Swanson, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.
How many hours of sunshine does Swanson have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.
How high is the UV index in May in Swanson?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Swanson, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Swanson, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

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

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

Average wind speed in May
Swanson, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Swanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (34mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Swanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Swanson, 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: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Swanson, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Swanson, 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
Swanson, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Swanson, 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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