Ohope Beach weather in May (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Is May a good time to explore Ohope Beach weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Ohope Beach generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Ohope Beach in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ohope Beach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Whakatāne, New Zealand (4 KM, 2 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 Ohope Beach, 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

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