Palmerston North in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Palmerston North in may 2025
The weather in Palmerston North in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past 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
49°F
Fog
31% of time
20%
15%
13%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
22%
21%
16%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
23%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
49°F
34%
20%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Palmerston North in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Palmerston North in may.
The climate of Palmerston North in may is tolerable
In may in Palmerston North, the climate is wet (with 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.7in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is rather cool in this location this month, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Palmerston North is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Palmerston North in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 13% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Palmerston North is generally 09:55. Sunrise is at 08:16 and sunset is at 18:11.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go there.
Palmerston North: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Palmerston North forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Palmerston North:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Palmerston North in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.68km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:55 | ||||
| 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 Palmerston North in may 2024:
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
54°F to 61°F
49°F to 56°F
40°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
36°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
56°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Palmerston North:
| Waitārere Beach in may | tolerable weather |
| Levin in may | tolerable weather |
| Wanganui in may | tolerable weather |
| Masterton in may | tolerable weather |
| Castlepoint in may | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in may | tolerable weather |
| Porangahau in may | good weather |
| Porirua in may | tolerable weather |
| Wellington in may | tolerable weather |
| Hastings in may | good weather |
| Tongariro National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Hawera in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Palmerston North in may:
Weather data for Palmerston North for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Palmerston North. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North.