Kawerau Weather in May
What's the weather like in Kawerau (Bay of Plenty) in May 2026?
The climate in Kawerau during May can be summarized as mild and wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Kawerau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.7°C 42.3°F |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 136 mm 5.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Kawerau with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Kawerau
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Kawerau in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Kawerau weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 112mm 4.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.5°C 56.3°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 163mm 6.4ins |
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