Matakana weather in May (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does May bring to Matakana? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Matakana usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Matakana in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matakana, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (74 KM, 46 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 Matakana, 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 Matakana.

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