Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in May
Weather score5Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 333mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
333mm
Sun
3.5h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
5
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 333mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.5h 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 West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May14°C average high
May is on the cooler side of West Coast (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
May333mm average rain
May sits near West Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May3.5 hours average sun
May is below West Coast (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
May16°C average sea
May is close to West Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May5 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.