Kaikoura weather in May 2024

Expect 11°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in Kaikoura in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Kaikoura in May before you book your next holiday to New Zealand in 2024/2025.

  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kaikoura11
    11°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 11 days with some rainfall in May in Kaikoura11
    11 days with some rainfall
  • 2°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Kaikoura2
    2°C min night temperature
  • 10 hours of daylight per day in May in Kaikoura10
    10 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in May in Kaikoura0
    No heat & humidity
  • 93 mm monthly rainfall in May in Kaikoura93
    93 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 2 (Low) in May in Kaikoura2
    2 (Low) UV index
  • 12°C sea temperature in May in Kaikoura12
    12°C sea temperature

More about Kaikoura

Kaikoura by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Recommended for New Zealand

Avani Hotels & Resorts: Extra 10% off for members

  • Save an extra 10% on rates by becoming a member
  • Sign up for free to access extra savings & perks
  • Enjoy holidays in Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE & more
Go to Avani Hotels & Resorts deal >>

View all Avani Hotels & Resorts offers

The May weather guide for New Zealand (Kaikoura) 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.

Metric (°C / mm)  |  Imperial (°F / inches)

Back to top

How warm is it in Kaikoura in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 11°C in Kaikoura in May, falling to 2°C at night.

How sunny is it in Kaikoura in May?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Kaikoura in May - that's 36% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Kaikoura in May?

The average sea temperature around Kaikoura in May is 12°C.

Does it rain in Kaikoura in May?

There are usually 11 days with some rain in Kaikoura in May and the average monthly rainfall is 93mm.

Kaikoura May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Kaikoura in May 2024. Select a month to view Kaikoura sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024 07:15 17:30
Thursday, 16th May 2024 07:30 17:12
Friday, 31st May 2024 07:44 17:02

Related posts

Popular travel offers

Explore holidays in the sun for less

More holidays

Airport parking

More parking

Airport lounges

More lounges

Top ^