Weather in May
Temperature
In May, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F) in April to a mild 13.7°C (56.7°F). During May, the nighttime temperature averages of 2.5°C (36.5°F).Humidity
May is the most humid month in Timaru, with an average relative humidity of 85.6%.Rainfall
In Timaru, in May, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. In Timaru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.6 days and collects up to 548mm (21.57") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature in Timaru is 12.5°C (54.5°F).Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 12.5°C (54.5°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.
Daylight
In Timaru, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of May, in Timaru, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:05 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Timaru, the average sunshine in May is 4.2h.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Average temperature in May
Timaru, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 13.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 2.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-0.6°C).
Average humidity in May
Timaru, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 85.6%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85.6%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75.2%).
Average rainfall in May
Timaru, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 46.6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (52.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (36.5mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Timaru, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.3 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Timaru, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in May: 12.5°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (9.9°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Timaru, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Timaru, New Zealand
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