New ZealandThe weather in May in Picton
It's cool to moderate in May in Picton with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 14°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Picton. 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 Picton, 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 20°C in 2016, Picton reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Picton
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Picton. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Picton | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 131 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Picton with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 12°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Picton is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 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 Picton, 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 Picton
Temperature in May in Picton over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Picton, 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 Picton
Total precipitation in May in Picton over the years
Daily UV index in May in Picton
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Picton, 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 Picton by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Picton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.