Papakura weather in May (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

How does the weather in Papakura usually fare in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

May in Papakura generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Papakura in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 140 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Papakura, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (14 KM, 8 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 Papakura, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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