Whakatane Weather in May
What's the weather like in Whakatane (Bay of Plenty) in May 2025?
The climate in Whakatane during May can be summarized as mild and damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Whakatane and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.5°C 63.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.8°C 44.2°F |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 111 mm 4.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Whakatane with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Whakatane
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Whakatane in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Whakatane weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24°C 75.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 92mm 3.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 138mm 5.4ins |
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