Wellington in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wellington in may 2025
The weather in Wellington in may comes from statistical datas on the last 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
56°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
26%
19%
12%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
28%
17%
11%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
27%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
56°F
40%
25%
21%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wellington in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wellington in may.
The climate of Wellington in may is tolerable
In may in Wellington, the climate is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite cool in that locality this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Wellington is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Wellington in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 0 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 0% of the month.
In may in Wellington, the days on average last 09:50. Sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset is at 18:12.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Wellington: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Wellington 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 Wellington:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wellington in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 32km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.56km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:22 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||||
| 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 Wellington in may 2024:
58°F to 61°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
54°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Wellington:
| Porirua in may | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in may | tolerable weather |
| Picton in may | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in may | tolerable weather |
| Masterton in may | tolerable weather |
| Levin in may | tolerable weather |
| Waitārere Beach in may | tolerable weather |
| Nelson in may | tolerable weather |
| Palmerston North in may | tolerable weather |
| Castlepoint in may | tolerable weather |
| Wanganui in may | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Wellington in may:
Weather data for Wellington for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wellington. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wellington 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 Wellington.