Paraparaumu Weather in May

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

The climate in Paraparaumu during May can be summarized as cool and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Paraparaumu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Paraparaumu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Average temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Daily sunshine 3.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 168 mm 6.6 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Paraparaumu with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Paraparaumu

Paraparaumu average temperature in May

May rainfall

Paraparaumu average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu in May 2024.

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Paraparaumu weather stats

Paraparaumu weather statistics
Hottest month: January 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: February 87mm 3.4ins
Sunniest month: February 7.4hrs
Coldest month: July 10.4°C 50.7°F
Wettest month: July 184mm 7.2ins
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