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Waikanae weather in May (Wellington, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Waikanae in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Waikanae generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 15°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Waikanae in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 118 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February 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 Waikanae climate page with graphs.

 

Waikanae, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Wellington, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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