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Mahana Weather in May
Mahana in May averages 15°C (59°F) during the day and 8°C (46°F) at night. Keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is expected this month.
Rainfall in Mahana in May
You can expect rain on roughly 10 days based on historical data, averaging 123 mm (4.8 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.
Temperature in Mahana in May
Mahana in May gets highs of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Mahana in May
The area enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances for Mahana.
Mahana Temperature in May
Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
33%
Precipitation
123 mm (4.8 in)
Rainy days
10 days
Sunshine
156 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Motueka, New Zealand (17 KM, 10 Miles).
Mahana Weather by Month
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Best Places in New Zealand in May
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Mahana in May
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
What To Do in Mahana in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports9/10
Mahana 3-Day Forecast
More climate data for Mahana
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Popular in May
Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Auckland
18°C (64°F) Paihia
19°C (66°F) Wellington15°C (59°F) Rotorua16°C (61°F) Christchurch
15°C (59°F) Nelson15°C (59°F) Taupo15°C (59°F) Queenstown8°C (46°F) Bucket list
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