Whangarei weather in May (Northland, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Whangarei this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Whangarei typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Whangarei in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

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

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

 

Whangarei, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 88%  

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 Whangarei, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.