The Catlins in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in The Catlins in may 2025
The weather in The Catlins in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 7.4cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
23% of time
22%
20%
19%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
24%
20%
17%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
24%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
49°F
26%
23%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in The Catlins in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in The Catlins in may.
The climate of The Catlins in may is bad
The climate in may in The Catlins is wet (with 6in of rainfall over 10 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.3in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that area the month of may, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in The Catlins is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in The Catlins in may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2018.
Day length in The Catlins in may is 09:22. Sunrise is at 08:58 and sunset is at 18:20.
With a bad climate, the month of may is not recommended to go in that area 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 The Catlins:
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 The Catlins.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of The Catlins 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 | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (34%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 7.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.91km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:22 | ||||
| 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 The Catlins in may 2024:
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
34°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 54°F
49°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near The Catlins:
| Gore in may | bad weather |
| Balclutha in may | bad weather |
| Invercargill in may | bad weather |
| Dunedin in may | bad weather |
| Stewart Island in may | bad weather |
| Otago Peninsula in may | bad weather |
| Te Anau in may | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in may | very bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in may | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
The Catlins
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Weather data for The Catlins in may:
Weather data for The Catlins for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in The Catlins. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in The Catlins 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 The Catlins.