Whakatane in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Whakatane in may 2025
The weather in Whakatane in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Fog
41% of time
21%
13%
12%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
25%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
22%
18%
12%
Weather at 3am
49°F
41%
23%
13%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Whakatane in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Whakatane in may.
The climate of Whakatane in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Whakatane is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.9in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is fairly cold here this month, but it is livable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Whakatane is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Whakatane in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2009.
In may in Whakatane, the days on average last 10:06. The sun rises at 08:05 and sunset is at 18:11.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in New Zealand.
Whakatane: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Whakatane forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Whakatane:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Whakatane in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.54km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Whakatane in may 2024:
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
59°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
52°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Whakatane:
| Kawerau in may | tolerable weather |
| Rotorua in may | tolerable weather |
| Tauranga in may | good weather |
| Waikura Valley in may | good weather |
| Tokoroa in may | tolerable weather |
| Waihi Beach in may | good weather |
| Taupo in may | tolerable weather |
| Hobbiton in may | tolerable weather |
| Ruatoria in may | good weather |
| Gisborne in may | good weather |
| Wairoa in may | good weather |
| Whangamata in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Whakatane
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Weather data for Whakatane in may:
Weather data for Whakatane for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Whakatane. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Whakatane can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Whakatane.