The climate in Karatu during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Karatu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.2°C 55.7°F |
| Average temperature | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 63 mm 2.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Karatu with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Karatu in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | March | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21°C 69.8°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 178mm 7ins |