Waiheke Island weather in May (Waiheke Island, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Waiheke Island during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Waiheke Island generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Waiheke Island in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Waiheke Island climate page with graphs.

 

Waiheke Island, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Waiheke Island in May?

For visitors traveling to Waiheke Island, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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