May Weather in Invercargill

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Invercargill, New Zealand, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 10°C (50°F). Highs can soar to 17°C (64°F), while lows may dip to 2°C (36°F). Typically, the humidity level in Invercargill throughout May hovers around 85%.

2°C (36°F)

Minimum temperature

10°C (50°F)

Average temperature

17°C (64°F)

Maximum temperature

85%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Invercargill averages 103 mm (4.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 16 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 9 hours 19 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 5 hours 9 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 32% probability of sunny days during this period.

103 mm (4.0 inches)

Precipitation

16 rainy days

Rainy days

5 hours 9 minutes

Sunshine hours

32%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Invercargill reaches a maximum of 3, indicating a level of Moderate exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, 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 0 1 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 45 min

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