May verdict

Akaroa, New Zealand in May

Weather score21Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

13°C

Rain

76mm

Sun

3.3h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

21

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Akaroa, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May13°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Akaroa's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May76mm average rain

May sits near Akaroa's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May3.3 hours average sun

May is one of Akaroa's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May13°C average sea

May is close to Akaroa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May21 weather score

May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.