Oamaru in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Oamaru in may 2025
The weather in Oamaru 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
bad weather 0.3cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
29%
17%
11%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
31%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
31%
20%
11%
Weather at 3am
50°F
39%
27%
16%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Oamaru in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Oamaru in may.
The climate of Oamaru in may is bad
the weather in Oamaru in may is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city may, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Oamaru is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Oamaru in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 0 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 0% of time.
Day length in Oamaru in may is 09:30. The sun rises at 08:47 and sets at 18:17.
With a correct climate, this month 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 Oamaru:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Finally, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Akaroa, Castlepoint and Haast have a tolerable climate, but better than Oamaru.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Oamaru in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Oamaru in may 2024:
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
49°F to 52°F
43°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Oamaru:
| Moeraki Boulders in may | bad weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Otago Peninsula in may | bad weather |
| Dunedin in may | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| McKenzie Beach in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
| Ashburton in may | tolerable weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
| Balclutha in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Oamaru
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Weather data for Oamaru in may:
Weather data for Oamaru for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Oamaru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Oamaru 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 Oamaru.