Papamoa weather in May (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Papamoa in May? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Papamoa typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Papamoa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 168 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and March 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 Papamoa climate page with graphs.

 

Papamoa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (10 KM, 6 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 Papamoa, 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 17°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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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