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Weather in New Plymouth for May 2027

Your guide to New Plymouth weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in New Plymouth at the beginning of May is 16.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 14.9 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of New Plymouth in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 207.6 mm of precipitation.

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  • Is May a good time to visit New Plymouth? check out the best time to travel to New Plymouth page.

Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

New Plymouth Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Heavy rain at times
17°
2
Patchy rain possible
15°
3
Light rain
15°
4
Heavy rain
16°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
6
Light rain
17°
7
Patchy rain possible
17°
8
Light rain
17°
9
Heavy rain
16°
10
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
11
Light rain
14°
12
Partly cloudy
14°
13
Patchy rain possible
15°
14
Patchy rain possible
16°
15
Heavy rain at times
16°
16
Light rain
16°
17
Patchy rain possible
15°
18
Light rain
15°
19
Moderate rain
15°
20
Moderate rain
15°
21
Light rain
15°
22
Light rain
15°
23
Partly cloudy
16°
24
Sunny
15°
25
Sunny
15°
26
Light rain
15°
27
Patchy rain possible
15°
28
Light rain
15°
29
Moderate rain
14°
30
Light rain
15°
31
Patchy rain possible
15°

Temperatures trend during May in New Plymouth

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in New Plymouth day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 17° /12° 6.4 mm 4
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /11° 1.7 mm 4
3 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /11° 6.8 mm 4
4 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 16° /11° 35.4 mm 4
5 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /10° 6.4 mm 4
6 May Light rain
Light rain
 17° /12° 4.2 mm 4
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /12° 0.8 mm 4
8 May Light rain
Light rain
 17° /12° 6.5 mm 4
9 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 16° /12° 27.5 mm 4
10 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /9° 9.9 mm 4
11 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /8° 5 mm 4
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /8° 0.3 mm 4
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 0.2 mm 4
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 0.7 mm 4
15 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /10° 8.3 mm 4
16 May Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 2.9 mm 4
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /10° 0.3 mm 4
18 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /9° 9.2 mm 3
19 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /9° 11.2 mm 3
20 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /9° 13.3 mm 4
21 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /10° 4.4 mm 4
22 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /10° 5.9 mm 4
23 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /9° 0.4 mm 4
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /9° 0.3 mm 4
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /9° 0.6 mm 4
26 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /11° 8.8 mm 4
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /11° 1.1 mm 4
28 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /11° 8.9 mm 4
29 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 14° /11° 14 mm 4
30 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /11° 3.6 mm 4
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /12° 2.3 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for New Plymouth in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the New Plymouth forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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New Plymouth in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in New Plymouth during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 15° and lows near 10°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in New Plymouth during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 207.6 mm is expected in New Plymouth during May, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in New Plymouth during May?
The average wind speed in New Plymouth during May is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in New Plymouth

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for New Plymouths May weather 💧
Typically, New Plymouth has 13 rainy days in May with a total of 207.6 mm of rainfall.
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