Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Marlborough (New Zealand), New Zealand in May
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
24
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h 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 Marlborough (New Zealand), 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 Marlborough (New Zealand)'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
May96mm average rain
May is wetter than Marlborough (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4 hours average sun
May is one of Marlborough (New Zealand)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May13°C average sea
May is close to Marlborough (New Zealand)'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
May24 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
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.