Hokitika in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Hokitika in may 2025
The weather in Hokitika in may comes from statistical datas on the past 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
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
22%
17%
16%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
20%
19%
15%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
21%
21%
15%
Weather at 3am
49°F
34%
24%
22%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Hokitika in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Hokitika in may.
The climate of Hokitika in may is tolerable
the weather in Hokitika in may is wet (with 14.6in of rainfall over 12 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 12.8in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area may, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Hokitika is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Hokitika in the month of may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2013. You can hope to have about 0 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 0% of time.
Day length in Hokitika in may is 09:42. Sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset is at 18:23.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not good) to go there.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Hokitika:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Hokitika 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 | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 14.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.7in (2015) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:23 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:42 | ||||
| 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 Hokitika 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 Hokitika:
| Greymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in may | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in may | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Nelson Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in may | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| Haast in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Hokitika
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Weather data for Hokitika in may:
Weather data for Hokitika for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Hokitika. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Hokitika 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 Hokitika.