Hawera Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hawera (Taranaki) in May 2024?

The climate in Hawera during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in Hawera and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Hawera weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.1°C 59.2°F
Nightly temperature 7.1°C 44.8°F
Average temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 16.5°C 61.6°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hawera with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hawera

Hawera average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hawera average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hawera average rain in May

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 Hawera in May 2024.

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Hawera weather stats

Hawera weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.9°C 69.6°F
Driest month: February 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: July 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: July 132mm 5.2ins
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