Weather in Otago Region, New Zealand in May

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Visiting Otago Region, 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 71.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.8hrs. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Otago Region.

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 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

Consider visiting Otago Region 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 Otago Region in May?

No, May is not a good time for sunbathing in Otago Region.

May has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 71.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.8hrs. 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 Otago Region in May?

No, May is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, with the sea water at 11°C (52°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about May sea temperatures.

Is May a good time to holiday in Otago Region?

No, May is not a good time for a holiday in Otago Region.

May has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 71.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.8hrs. 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 Otago Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the May temperatures and sunshine.

Is Otago Region warm in May?

No, Otago Region is too cold for sunbathing in May.

The average maximum temperature in Otago Region 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 Otago Region in May is 10°C (50°F). The average temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 8°C (47°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Otago Region in May?

The average day light hours per day in Otago Region in May are 9.4. The sunshine percentage is 71.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.8hrs.

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Temperature in Otago Region 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 Otago Region 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 Otago Region in May is 10°C (50°F). The average temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 8°C (47°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Otago Region 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 Otago Region 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 9.4 per day in Otago Region. The sunshine percentage is 71.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.8hrs.

The ultraviolet index in Otago Region 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 Otago Region in May

The average sea water temperature in Otago Region in May is 11.3°C (52.3°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Rainfall in Otago Region 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 Otago Region 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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