Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Napier, New Zealand in May
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
82mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Napier, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Napier'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
May82mm average rain
May sits near Napier's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, May, and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.7 hours average sun
May is below Napier's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Napier's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May28 weather score
May scores below Napier's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.