The weather in May in Raetihi

It's cool in May in Raetihi with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Raetihi, 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 2023, Raetihi reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Raetihi

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Raetihi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Raetihi New York
Average temperature 13°C 22°C
Max. temperature 16°C 28°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 89 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,4 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Raetihi with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 13°C, with nights around 5°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 Raetihi is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°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 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 Raetihi, 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 Raetihi

Temperature in May in Raetihi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Raetihi, 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 Raetihi

Total precipitation in May in Raetihi over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Raetihi

Snowfall in May in Raetihi per year

Daily UV index in May in Raetihi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Raetihi, 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 Raetihi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Raetihi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.