Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
The Catlins, New Zealand in May
Weather score13Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
116mm
Sun
2.6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
13
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare The Catlins, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May11°C average high
May is on the cooler side of The Catlins' 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
May116mm average rain
May is one of The Catlins' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May2.6 hours average sun
May is one of The Catlins' 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
May12°C average sea
May is close to The Catlins' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May13 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.