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The temperatures in Palmerston North in May are quite cold with temperatures between 8°C and 14°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Palmerston North during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Palmerston North in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Palmerston North in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Palmerston North before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 12° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 82 mm | Good | Palmerston North in January |
| February | 22° / 13° | 4 | 24 | 0 | 85 mm | Good | Palmerston North in February |
| March | 20° / 11° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 84 mm | Good | Palmerston North in March |
| April | 17° / 10° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 121 mm | Good | Palmerston North in April |
| May | 14° / 8° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 124 mm | Good | Palmerston North in May |
| June | 12° / 7° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 129 mm | Bad | Palmerston North in June |
| July | 11° / 6° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 130 mm | Bad | Palmerston North in July |
| August | 12° / 6° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 133 mm | Bad | Palmerston North in August |
| September | 13° / 6° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 147 mm | Bad | Palmerston North in September |
| October | 15° / 8° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 128 mm | Ok | Palmerston North in October |
| November | 17° / 9° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 118 mm | Good | Palmerston North in November |
| December | 20° / 11° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 111 mm | Good | Palmerston North in December |