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

What can you expect from the weather in Ohope Beach during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Ohope Beach generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Ohope Beach in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Ohope Beach in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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