May Weather in Wellington

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Wellington, Australia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 12°C (53°F). Highs can soar to 23°C (74°F), while lows may dip to 0°C (32°F). Typically, the humidity level in Wellington throughout May hovers around 78%.

0°C (32°F)

Minimum temperature

12°C (53°F)

Average temperature

23°C (74°F)

Maximum temperature

78%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Wellington averages 32 mm (1.3 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 4 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 10 hours 26 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 15 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 62% probability of sunny days during this period.

32 mm (1.3 inches)

Precipitation

4 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 15 minutes

Sunshine hours

62%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Wellington reaches a maximum of 6, indicating a level of Moderate exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 30 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 2 4 5 5 5 4 2 1 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 45 min

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