New Zealand weather in May 2025

Expect 14°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in New Zealand in May. Check more long-term weather averages for New Zealand in May before you book your next holiday to New Zealand in 2025/2026.

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in New Zealand (Wellington)14
    14°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 14 days with some rainfall in May in New Zealand (Wellington)14
    14 days with some rainfall
  • 8°C minimum night-time temperature in May in New Zealand (Wellington)8
    8°C min night temperature
  • 10 hours of daylight per day in May in New Zealand (Wellington)10
    10 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in May in New Zealand (Wellington)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 125 mm monthly rainfall in May in New Zealand (Wellington)125
    125 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 2 (Low) in May in New Zealand (Wellington)2
    2 (Low) UV index
  • 14°C sea temperature in May in New Zealand (Wellington)14
    14°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for New Zealand (Wellington) 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.

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How warm is it in New Zealand in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 14°C in Wellington, New Zealand in May, falling to 8°C at night.

How sunny is it in New Zealand in May?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Wellington, New Zealand in May - that's 40% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New Zealand in May?

The average sea temperature around Wellington, New Zealand in May is 14°C.

Does it rain in New Zealand in May?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in Wellington, New Zealand in May and the average monthly rainfall is 125mm.

New Zealand May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Zealand in May 2025. Select a month to view New Zealand sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The New Zealand sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Wellington.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Thursday, 1st May 2025 07:08 17:28
Friday, 16th May 2025 07:23 17:11
Saturday, 31st May 2025 07:36 17:01

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