Waiouru Weather in May

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

The climate in Waiouru during May can be summarized as cool and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Waiouru and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Waiouru weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.2°C 50.3°F
Nightly temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Average temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 157 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Waiouru with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Waiouru

Waiouru average temperature in May

May rainfall

Waiouru average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Waiouru 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 Waiouru in May 2024.

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Waiouru weather stats

Waiouru weather statistics
Hottest month: February 18.6°C 65.5°F
Driest month: February 95mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: February 7hrs
Coldest month: July 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: July 171mm 6.7ins
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