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Visiting Moeraki Boulders Beach, Oamaru, New Zealand in May

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.9hrs. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Moeraki Boulders Beach.

May has total rainfall of 4.2cm (1.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (54°F). May is too cold for swimming in Moeraki Boulders Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in May is slightly warmer than the previous month.

May is the beginning of winter in New Zealand, and the weather at Moeraki Boulders Beach becomes cooler and more unpredictable. Swimming and sunbathing may be less enjoyable due to cooler temperatures, but snorkeling, diving, surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing can still be enjoyed on days with favorable conditions. Consider visiting Moeraki Boulders Beach in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

Can you sunbathe in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May?

No, May is not a good time for sunbathing in Moeraki Boulders Beach.

May has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.9hrs. May has total rainfall of 4.2cm (1.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

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Can you swim in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May?

No, May is too cold for swimming in Moeraki Boulders Beach for any length of time, with the sea water at 12°C (54°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

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Is May a good time to holiday in Moeraki Boulders Beach?

No, May is not a good time for a holiday in Moeraki Boulders Beach.

May has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.9hrs. May has total rainfall of 4.2cm (1.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Moeraki Boulders Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (54°F). May is too cold for swimming in Moeraki Boulders Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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Is Moeraki Boulders Beach warm in May?

No, Moeraki Boulders Beach is too cold for sunbathing in May.

The average maximum temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is 12°C (54°F). The average maximum temperature is 14°C (57°) in the previous month and 11°C (51°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is 10°C (50°F). The average temperature is 12°C (54°F) in the previous month and 8°C (47°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Moeraki Boulders Beach in May?

The average day light hours per day in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May are 9.5. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.9hrs.

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Crowds in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May

May is the beginning of the colder months in New Zealand, and the number of visitors to Moeraki Boulders Beach drops significantly during this time. There are no major public holidays or events during this month, so the beach is generally quiet and uncrowded.

Temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. The average maximum temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is 12°C (54°F). The average maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 11°C (51°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is 10°C (50°F). The average temperature is 12°C (54°F) in the previous month and 8°C (47°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is 7°C (45°F). The minimum temperature is 10°C (50°F) in the previous month and 6°C (43°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May

The days in May are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get slightly shorter into June. May has far fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop slightly into June. During May the average day light hours are 9.5 per day in Moeraki Boulders Beach. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.9hrs.

The ultraviolet index in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is typically 1.4 during May. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May

The average sea water temperature in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is 12°C (53.6°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. The sea temperature in May is slightly warmer than the previous month.

Rainfall in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May

May weather is slightly drier than the previous month. May has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into June. The average total rainfall in Moeraki Boulders Beach in May is 4.2cm (1.7inches) and on average there are 9.3 rainy days in May making it a quite rainy time to visit the beach.

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