Palmerston North Weather in May
What's the weather like in Palmerston North (Manawatu-Wanganui) in May 2025?
The climate in Palmerston North during May can be summarized as mild and damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Palmerston North and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.5°C 43.7°F |
| Average temperature | 10.7°C 51.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 109 mm 4.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Windspeed | 10.1kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Palmerston North with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Palmerston North
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Palmerston North in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Palmerston North weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.2°C 72°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 70mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 119mm 4.7ins |
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