Wellington · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 59°F, low 53°F. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
59° / 53°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
20 mph
What May feels like in Wellington
Sunrise
07:23
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:12
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Wellington in May
The kit for May in Wellington: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-3° avg high
+1 rain days
Wellington in April →
May
59°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+3° avg high
+1 rain days
Wellington in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Wellington in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Wellington in May?+
Average high 59°F, average low 53°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Wellington?+
Compared to April (avg high 62°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 56°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Wellington in May?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in May, on average.