Otaki Weather in May

What's the weather like in Otaki (Wellington) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Otaki and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Otaki weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Nightly temperature 7.5°C 45.5°F
Average temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 105 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Otaki with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Otaki

Otaki average temperature in May

May rainfall

Otaki average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Otaki 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 Otaki in May 2024.

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Otaki weather stats

Otaki weather statistics
Hottest month: January 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: February 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: February 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: July 114mm 4.5ins
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