Whitianga Weather in May
What's the weather like in Whitianga (Waikato) in May 2024?
The climate in Whitianga during May can be summarized as mild and wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Whitianga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C 55°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 168 mm 6.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Whitianga with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 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 Whitianga
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 Whitianga in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Whitianga weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 125mm 4.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 234mm 9.2ins |
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