Piha weather in May (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Piha in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Piha includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Piha in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April and December 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 Piha climate page with graphs.

 

Piha, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (30 KM, 18 Miles).

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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 Piha, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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