Palmerston North Weather in May

What's the weather like in Palmerston North (Manawatu-Wanganui) in May 2024?

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.

Palmerston North weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Palmerston North average temperature in May

May rainfall

Palmerston North average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North in May 2024.

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Palmerston North weather stats

Palmerston North weather statistics
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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