Akaroa in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Akaroa in may 2025
The weather in Akaroa in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 0.5cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
19%
13%
8%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
25%
19%
5%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
28%
14%
6%
Weather at 3am
47°F
45%
25%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Akaroa in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Akaroa in may.
The climate of Akaroa in may is tolerable
In may in Akaroa, the climate is relatively dry (with 2.4in of rainfall over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.5in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is relatively cold there the month of may, but it is livable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Akaroa is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Akaroa in the month of may with a maximum record of 77°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 16% of time.
On average, in Akaroa, the days of may last 09:37. Sunrise is at 08:36 and sets at 18:13.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area.
Akaroa: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Akaroa forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Akaroa:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Akaroa in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:37 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Akaroa in may 2024:
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 49°F
32°F to 56°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
41°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 49°F
40°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 52°F
45°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Akaroa:
| Christchurch in may | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in may | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Kaikoura in may | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| Nelson Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Oamaru in may | bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Akaroa in may:
Weather data for Akaroa for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Akaroa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Akaroa can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Akaroa.