New ZealandThe weather in May in Brighton
It's cool to moderate in May in Brighton with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 7°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Brighton. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Brighton, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2019, Brighton reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Brighton
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Brighton. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Brighton | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 52 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Brighton with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 6°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 15°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Brighton is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Brighton, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Brighton
Temperature in May in Brighton over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Brighton, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Brighton
Total precipitation in May in Brighton over the years
Daily UV index in May in Brighton
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Brighton, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Brighton by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Brighton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.