May weather forecast
Taradale, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Taradale, is another mild month, with an average temperature varying between 10.6°C (51.1°F) and 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F), from a not significantly different 17.8°C (64°F). Taradale's May nights experience a subtle temperature dip to an average of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Humidity

In Taradale, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Taradale, New Zealand, in May, during 10.8 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Taradale, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 469mm (18.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Taradale in May?
In May, in Taradale, the average high-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.6°C (51.1°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Taradale?
In May, the average relative humidity in Taradale is 74%.
How much does it rain in Taradale in May?
In Taradale, in May, during 10.8 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Taradale?
The average day length in May is 9h and 59min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Taradale?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taradale, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Taradale?
In Taradale, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Taradale?
The months with the lowest UV index in Taradale are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in May in Taradale?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.9°C).

Average pressure in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, April, June and July (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (73%).

Average rainfall in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taradale, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, April and September (16.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average UV index in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Taradale, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May - Taradale, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Taradale, 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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