Nelson Lakes in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nelson Lakes in may 2025
The weather in Nelson Lakes in 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
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
24% of time
23%
20%
20%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
23%
21%
20%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
26%
20%
19%
Weather at 3am
54°F
30%
26%
21%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nelson Lakes in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nelson Lakes in may.
The climate of Nelson Lakes in may is tolerable
In may in Nelson Lakes, the climate is wet (with 12.5in of rainfall over 13 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 12in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in this city this month, but it is endurable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Nelson Lakes is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Nelson Lakes in may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2021.
On average, in Nelson Lakes, the days of may last 09:47. The sun rises at 08:32 and sunset is at 18:19.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) 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 Nelson Lakes:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nelson Lakes in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.9in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.93km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:47 | ||||
| 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 Nelson Lakes in may 2024:
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Nelson Lakes:
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in may | tolerable weather |
| Nelson in may | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in may | tolerable weather |
| Abel Tasman National Park in may | good weather |
| Greymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Takaka in may | good weather |
| Picton in may | tolerable weather |
| Hokitika in may | tolerable weather |
| Wharariki beach in may | good weather |
| Christchurch in may | tolerable weather |
| Wellington in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Nelson Lakes in may:
Weather data for Nelson Lakes for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nelson Lakes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nelson Lakes 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 Nelson Lakes.