Franz Josef / Waiau in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in may 2025
The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 1636.6cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
27%
20%
10%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
23%
16%
9%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
28% of time
27%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
34°F
40%
31%
14%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Franz Josef / Waiau in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Franz Josef / Waiau in may.
The climate of Franz Josef / Waiau in may is very bad
the weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in may is wet (with 15.8in of rainfall over 12 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 12.7in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area the month of may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 47°F. The minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Franz Josef / Waiau is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Franz Josef / Waiau in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 48% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Franz Josef / Waiau is generally 09:39. Sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset is at 18:25.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Franz Josef / Waiau:
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 Franz Josef / Waiau.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Franz Josef / Waiau in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 15.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.9in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1636.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Franz Josef / Waiau in may 2024:
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
40°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Franz Josef / Waiau:
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Haast in may | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in may | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Rob Roy Glacier in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Franz Josef / Waiau
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Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau in may:
Weather data for Franz Josef / Waiau for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Franz Josef / Waiau. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Franz Josef / Waiau 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 Franz Josef / Waiau.