Whangarei Weather in May
What's the weather like in Whangarei (Northland) in May 2025?
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.
| 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
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 Whangarei in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Whangarei weather stats
| 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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