Whakatāne weather in May (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Whakatāne in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Whakatāne includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Whakatāne in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 155 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and November 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 Whakatāne climate page with graphs.

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Whakatāne, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Whakatāne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.