Katikati weather in May (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Katikati in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, Katikati tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Katikati in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 168 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Katikati. January and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Katikati, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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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 Katikati, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

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 Katikati.

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