Blenheim Weather in May

What's the weather like in Blenheim (Marlborough) in May 2024?

The climate in Blenheim during May can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in Blenheim and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Blenheim weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.7°C 58.4°F
Nightly temperature 4°C 39.1°F
Average temperature 9.3°C 48.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 82 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 14.8°C 58.6°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Blenheim with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Blenheim

Blenheim average temperature in May

May rainfall

Blenheim average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Blenheim average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Blenheim in May 2024.

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Blenheim weather stats

Blenheim weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: February 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 11.2°C 52.2°F
Wettest month: August 95mm 3.7ins
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