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New Zealand weather in May 2025
Expect 14°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in New Zealand in May. Check more long-term weather averages for New Zealand in May before you book your next holiday to New Zealand in 2025/2026.
- 1414°C max day temperature
- 4 hours of sunshine per day
- 1414 days with some rainfall
- 88°C min night temperature
- 1010 hours of daylight per day
- 0No heat & humidity
- 125125 mm of monthly rainfall
- 22 (Low) UV index
- 1414°C sea temperature
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The May weather guide for New Zealand (Wellington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in New Zealand in May. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
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Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
How warm is it in New Zealand in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 14°C in Wellington, New Zealand in May, falling to 8°C at night.
How sunny is it in New Zealand in May?
There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Wellington, New Zealand in May - that's 40% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around New Zealand in May?
The average sea temperature around Wellington, New Zealand in May is 14°C.
Does it rain in New Zealand in May?
There are usually 14 days with some rain in Wellington, New Zealand in May and the average monthly rainfall is 125mm.
New Zealand May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Zealand in May 2025. Select a month to view New Zealand sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The New Zealand sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Wellington.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
---|---|---|
Thursday, 1st May 2025 | 07:08 | 17:28 |
Friday, 16th May 2025 | 07:23 | 17:11 |
Saturday, 31st May 2025 | 07:36 | 17:01 |
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