Orewa weather in May (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Orewa during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Orewa typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Orewa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer 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 Orewa climate page with graphs.

 

Orewa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather 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 Orewa, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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