Kawau Island weather in May (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Kawau Island look like in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

May in Kawau Island generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C.

Precipitation

Kawau Island in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kawau Island, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 Miles).

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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 Kawau 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?

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