Otago Peninsula in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Otago Peninsula in may 2025
The weather in Otago Peninsula in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through 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 Otago Peninsula in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Otago Peninsula in may.
The climate of Otago Peninsula in may is bad
In may in Otago Peninsula, the climate is quite dry (with 3in of rainfall over 4 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cold there this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Otago Peninsula is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Otago Peninsula in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
On this month of may, day length in Otago Peninsula is generally 09:25. Sunrise is at 08:51 and sunset is at 18:16.
With a bad weather, this month is not recommended to go in Otago Peninsula in New Zealand.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Otago Peninsula:
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 Otago Peninsula.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Otago Peninsula in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier 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 | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 54°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 | 08:51 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:25 | ||||
| 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 Otago Peninsula 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 Otago Peninsula:
| Dunedin in may | bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in may | bad weather |
| Balclutha in may | bad weather |
| Oamaru in may | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| The Catlins in may | bad weather |
| Gore in may | bad weather |
| Timaru in may | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in may | very bad weather |
| Invercargill in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Otago Peninsula
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Weather data for Otago Peninsula in may:
Weather data for Otago Peninsula for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Otago Peninsula. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Otago Peninsula 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 Otago Peninsula.