Waihi Beach Weather in May

What's the weather like in Waihi Beach (Bay of Plenty) in May 2024?

The climate in Waihi Beach during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Waihi Beach and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Waihi Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Nightly temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Average temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 165 mm 6.5 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.5°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Waihi Beach with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 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 Waihi Beach

Waihi Beach average temperature in May

May rainfall

Waihi Beach average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Waihi Beach 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 Waihi Beach in May 2024.

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Waihi Beach weather stats

Waihi Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.4°C 74.1°F
Driest month: January 129mm 5.1ins
Sunniest month: January 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 13°C 55.4°F
Wettest month: June 212mm 8.3ins
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