Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Invercargill, New Zealand in May
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
112mm
Sun
2.6h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Invercargill, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May12°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Invercargill'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.
Rain
May112mm average rain
May is one of Invercargill's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May2.6 hours average sun
May is one of Invercargill'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
May13°C average sea
May is close to Invercargill's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May14 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 November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.