New Plymouth in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New Plymouth in may 2025
The weather in New Plymouth in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past 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
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
24%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
22%
21%
18%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
28%
18%
14%
Weather at 3am
56°F
29%
27%
24%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New Plymouth in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New Plymouth in may.
The climate of New Plymouth in may is good
the weather in New Plymouth in may is wet (with 8.2in of precipitation over 10 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 6.6in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is relatively cool here may, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 61°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in New Plymouth is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in New Plymouth in may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 16% of the month.
In may in New Plymouth, the days on average last 10:01. Sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset is at 18:20.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New Plymouth in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.3in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.38km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:19 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:01 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in New Plymouth in may 2024:
59°F to 61°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
59°F to 61°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
58°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
59°F to 61°F
56°F to 58°F
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58°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
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56°F to 58°F
56°F to 56°F
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56°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
59°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near New Plymouth:
| Waitara in may | good weather |
| Opunake in may | good weather |
| Hawera in may | good weather |
| Mokau in may | good weather |
| Wanganui in may | tolerable weather |
| Tongariro National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Turangi in may | very bad weather |
| Raglan in may | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton in may | tolerable weather |
| Taupo in may | tolerable weather |
| Tokoroa in may | tolerable weather |
| Waitārere Beach in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
New Plymouth
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Weather data for New Plymouth in may:
Weather data for New Plymouth for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New Plymouth. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth.