Napier weather in May (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

Curious about the May weather in Napier? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Napier generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Napier in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Napier. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Napier climate page with graphs.

 

Napier, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Napier in May?

For visitors traveling to Napier, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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