Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
37°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cardrona
New Zealand · Oceania
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
37°F
Lows around 26°F
Precipitation
13 days/mo
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 44° and nights feel near 36°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 47°F, easing to about 44°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning42°F
Rain25%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday47°F
Rain27%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon47°F
Rain26%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening44°F
Rain22%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 38 | 4.8 | 12 | 11.4 | 71 |
| Feb | 54 | 38 | 3.6 | 10 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Mar | 50 | 35 | 4.0 | 11 | 9.5 | 76 |
| Apr | 44 | 31 | 4.1 | 11 | 7.6 | 80 |
| May | 37 | 26 | 4.9 | 13 | 5.5 | 87 |
| Jun | 30 | 20 | 4.0 | 11 | 4.8 | 90 |
| Jul | 28 | 18 | 4.0 | 11 | 5.1 | 90 |
| Aug | 30 | 20 | 3.8 | 12 | 6.7 | 88 |
| Sep | 36 | 23 | 5.6 | 14 | 8.5 | 83 |
| Oct | 41 | 27 | 5.7 | 16 | 9.9 | 78 |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 4.9 | 14 | 11.3 | 74 |
| Dec | 51 | 36 | 5.3 | 16 | 11.7 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026
Data & methodology