Weather in May in Hawke's Bay
Considering a trip to Hawke's Bay this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay in May?
Hawke's Bay is a region in New Zealand. May in Hawke's Bay generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Napier. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hawke's Bay in May, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hawke's Bay, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fernhill with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Wairoa with 89 mm.Average sunshine
Napier enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Hawke's Bay climate page.
Where to go in Hawke's Bay in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hawke's Bay?
Napier
In May Napier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Hastings
In May Hastings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Havelock North
In May Havelock North generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Wairoa
In May Wairoa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Clive
In May Clive generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Hawke's Bay?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Hawke's Bay with often tolerable weather in Napier.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Napier. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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