Whangamata Weather in May

What's the weather like in Whangamata (Waikato) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Whangamata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Whangamata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Nightly temperature 7.7°C 45.9°F
Average temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 165 mm 6.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.5°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Whangamata with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 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 Whangamata

Whangamata average temperature in May

May rainfall

Whangamata average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Whangamata 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 Whangamata in May 2024.

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Whangamata weather stats

Whangamata weather statistics
Hottest month: January 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: January 127mm 5ins
Sunniest month: January 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 13.6°C 56.5°F
Wettest month: June 216mm 8.5ins
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