Wairoa weather in May (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Wairoa during May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Wairoa usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Wairoa in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 155 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wairoa climate page with graphs.

 

Wairoa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Napier, New Zealand (63 KM, 39 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 Wairoa, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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