Weather in Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand in May
In an average May, Hamilton sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 19°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
22°C
1989-05-02
Lowest
9°C
1989-05-30
Low
Highest
17°C
1999-05-16
Lowest
2°C
2001-05-29
Feels-like
Highest
22°C
1989-05-02
Lowest
-4°C
2001-05-29
Humidity
Highest
15.1 g/m³
1988-05-09
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
2014-05-28
Wind
Highest
59 km/h
2024-05-29
Lowest
8 km/h
2015-05-04
Precip
Wettest
220 mm
2023
Driest
24 mm
2007
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