Wellington Weather in May
New Zealand · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high14°C (58°F)
Avg low11°C (52°F)
Rainfall87 mm (3.4 in)
RatingGood 6.5/10
Expect cool days in Wellington in May: the average high is 14°C (58°F) and the average low is 11°C (52°F). May is autumn (fall) in New Zealand. The month is moderately rainy, with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 9.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Wellington?
May is a good time to visit Wellington (6.5/10), though January and February are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 14°C (58°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 11°C (52°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (55°F) |
| Rainfall | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 9.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.9 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 13 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Wellington in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Wellington weather in other months
Jan19°C / 15°C51 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 15°C67 mmExcellentMar18°C / 14°C70 mmExcellentApr16°C / 13°C74 mmGoodMay14°C / 11°C87 mmGoodJun12°C / 9°C92 mmFairJul11°C / 9°C98 mmFairAug12°C / 9°C93 mmFairSep13°C / 9°C78 mmFairOct14°C / 10°C77 mmGoodNov15°C / 12°C63 mmGoodDec17°C / 13°C78 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit WellingtonJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Sydney20°C · 43 mm · Excellent
- Perth21°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Gold Coast23°C · 74 mm · Excellent
- Adelaide19°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Kingston21°C · 72 mm · Excellent
- Brisbane23°C · 78 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.