Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Kaikoura, New Zealand in May
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
98mm
Sun
4.1h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h 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 Kaikoura, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May13°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Kaikoura'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
May98mm average rain
May sits near Kaikoura's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, June, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.1 hours average sun
May is one of Kaikoura'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 Kaikoura's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May23 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.