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Hawera weather in May (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Hawera this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Hawera typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Hawera in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 146 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Hawera. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hawera, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 146 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: New Plymouth, New Zealand (63 KM, 39 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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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 Hawera, 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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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