Whangamata weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Whangamata in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Whangamata generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Whangamata in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whangamata, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Whangamata in May?

For visitors traveling to Whangamata, 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 in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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