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
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May marks an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in April. Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 11.5°C (52.7°F) in May, a slight descent from daytime highs.Humidity
May through October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Tahora, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 94mm (3.7") of accumulated precipitation. In Tahora, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.4 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:07 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 6.6h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Tahora in May?
What are the most humid months?
What is the average humidity in May?
How much does it rain in May?
How many hours of daylight does Tahora have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 11.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 18.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August, September, October and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 94mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (38mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.7 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tahora, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Tahora, 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 and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Tahora, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Tahora, 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).
