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

Is May a good time to explore Waiheke Island weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Waiheke Island tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Waiheke Island in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Waiheke Island.

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