Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand in May
Weather score10Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
143mm
Sun
1.6h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
10
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May8°C average high
May is on the cooler side of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' 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
May143mm average rain
May is one of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May1.6 hours average sun
May is one of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' 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
May10°C average sea
May is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May10 weather score
May is close to New Zealand Subantarctic Islands' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.