Kaikoura in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kaikoura in may 2025
The weather in Kaikoura in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 0.3cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
24%
13%
9%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
27%
8%
6%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
24%
11%
8%
Weather at 3am
52°F
52%
21%
14%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kaikoura in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kaikoura in may.
The climate of Kaikoura in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Kaikoura is rather dry (with 3.1in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3.9in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather cool in this location this month, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kaikoura is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kaikoura in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 3 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 10% of time.
On average, in Kaikoura, the days of may last 09:44. The sun rises at 08:29 and sunset is at 18:13.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go there.
Kaikoura: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kaikoura in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.51km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:44 | ||||
| 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 Kaikoura in may 2024:
54°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
47°F to 56°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
54°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Kaikoura:
| Nelson Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in may | tolerable weather |
| Picton in may | tolerable weather |
| Nelson in may | tolerable weather |
| Christchurch in may | tolerable weather |
| Wellington in may | tolerable weather |
| Akaroa in may | tolerable weather |
| Porirua in may | tolerable weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in may | good weather |
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
| Takaka in may | good weather |
| Paraparaumu in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Kaikoura in may:
Weather data for Kaikoura for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kaikoura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura.