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Napier weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Napier, New Zealand in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Napier averages 17°C by day and 10°C at night. The wettest month is usually January.

May in Napier averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 10°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Napier sees roughly 1134 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Napier forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Napier weather by month

what to expect in Napier through the year

Here is Napier's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Napier by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
16°
Warm
Mar
21°
13°
Mild
Apr
20°
12°
Mild
May
17°
10°
Mild
Jun
15°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
17°
Mild
Oct
19°
10°
Mild
Nov
20°
12°
Mild
Dec
23°
15°
Warm

Common questions

How warm is Napier in May?
Napier averages a daytime high of 17°C in May, with overnight lows around 10°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good time to visit Napier?
The most comfortable time to visit Napier is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Napier in May?
The wettest month in Napier is usually January. Across the year the city sees roughly 1134 mm of precipitation.

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