Waihi Beach weather in May (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Waihi Beach in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Waihi Beach typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Waihi Beach in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January typically offers 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 Waihi Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Waihi Beach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 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 Waihi Beach, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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