Nelson in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nelson in may 2025
The weather in Nelson in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
23%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
26%
14%
8%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
22%
17%
8%
Weather at 3am
47°F
49%
23%
15%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nelson in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nelson in may.
The climate of Nelson in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Nelson is relatively dry (with 5.2in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5.2in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is fairly fresh there may, but it is bearable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Nelson is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nelson in may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2015. You can plan to have about 2 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 6% of time.
On average, in Nelson, the days of may last 09:50. The sun rises at 08:28 and sunset is at 18:18.
With a correct climate, may 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 Nelson:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nelson in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.6in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.31km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||||
| 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 in may 2024:
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
58°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Nelson:
| Abel Tasman National Park in may | good weather |
| Picton in may | tolerable weather |
| Takaka in may | good weather |
| Blenheim in may | tolerable weather |
| Nelson Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Wharariki beach in may | good weather |
| Wellington in may | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in may | tolerable weather |
| Porirua in may | tolerable weather |
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in may | tolerable weather |
| Waitārere Beach 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 in may:
Weather data for Nelson for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nelson. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nelson 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.