Whitianga weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Whitianga as May approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Whitianga includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Whitianga in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer 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 Whitianga climate page with graphs.

 

Whitianga, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Whitianga, 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

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 Whitianga.

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.