May verdict

Raglan (New Zealand), New Zealand in May

Weather score22Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

17°C

Rain

135mm

Sun

3.9h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

22

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Raglan (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May17°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Raglan (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.

May135mm average rain

May is wetter than Raglan (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May3.9 hours average sun

May is below Raglan (New Zealand)'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

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May17°C average sea

May is close to Raglan (New Zealand)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May22 weather score

May scores below Raglan (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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