May verdict

Egmont National Park, New Zealand in May

Weather score11Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 212mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

11°C

Rain

212mm

Sun

3.6h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

11

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 212mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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

Temperature

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May11°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Egmont National Park'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.

May212mm average rain

May is wetter than Egmont National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to February

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

May3.6 hours average sun

May is below Egmont National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May17°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May11 weather score

May scores below Egmont National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February

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