Patea Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Patea 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.

Patea weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.2°C 59.3°F
Nightly temperature 7.1°C 44.7°F
Average temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 16.5°C 61.6°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Patea with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 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 Patea

Patea average temperature in May

May rainfall

Patea average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Patea 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 Patea in May 2024.

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Patea weather stats

Patea weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: July 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: July 119mm 4.7ins
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