Waitara Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Waitara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Waitara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Nightly temperature 7.5°C 45.5°F
Average temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 169 mm 6.6 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 16.5°C 61.6°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Waitara with around 169mm 6.6 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Waitara

Waitara average temperature in May

May rainfall

Waitara average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Waitara 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 Waitara in May 2024.

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Waitara weather stats

Waitara weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: February 114mm 4.5ins
Sunniest month: February 8hrs
Coldest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Wettest month: July 185mm 7.3ins
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