Whangarei Weather in May

What's the weather like in Whangarei (Northland) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Whangarei and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Whangarei weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Nightly temperature 7.6°C 45.7°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 132 mm 5.2 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 18.6°C 65.4°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Whangarei with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Whangarei

Whangarei average temperature in May

May rainfall

Whangarei average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Whangarei 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 Whangarei in May 2024.

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Whangarei weather stats

Whangarei weather statistics
Hottest month: February 23.1°C 73.6°F
Driest month: December 101mm 4ins
Sunniest month: January 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 14.1°C 57.4°F
Wettest month: June 190mm 7.5ins
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