Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The advent of May in Whakatane brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F) in April to a mild 14.3°C (57.7°F). An average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Whakatane, during May, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 748mm (29.45") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature in Whakatane is 18.2°C (64.8°F).Note: In water with a temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Whakatane is 10h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:01 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Whakatane is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Whakatane is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 14.3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1015.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 61mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in May: 18.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.1°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are May and July (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in May
Whakatane, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, August and September (7km).
Whakatane, New Zealand
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