Whakatane Weather in May

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

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.

Whakatane weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Whakatane average temperature in May

May rainfall

Whakatane average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Whakatane 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 Whakatane in May 2024.

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Whakatane weather stats

Whakatane weather statistics
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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