Dunedin in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dunedin in may 2025
The weather in Dunedin in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 0.3cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
29%
17%
11%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
31%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
31%
20%
11%
Weather at 3am
50°F
39%
27%
16%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dunedin in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dunedin in may.
The climate of Dunedin in may is bad
The weather in may in Dunedin is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite fresh in that locality the month of may, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 54°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Dunedin is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Dunedin in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
In may in Dunedin, the days on average last 09:26. Sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset is at 18:17.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Dunedin:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Finally, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Akaroa, Castlepoint and Haast have a tolerable climate, but better than Dunedin.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dunedin in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dunedin in may 2024:
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
49°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Dunedin:
| Otago Peninsula in may | bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in may | bad weather |
| Balclutha in may | bad weather |
| Oamaru in may | bad weather |
| The Catlins in may | bad weather |
| Gore in may | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Invercargill in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Dunedin
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Weather data for Dunedin in may:
Weather data for Dunedin for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dunedin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dunedin 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 Dunedin.