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 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
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The average high-temperature for May is a still comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Tairua observes a consistent average low-temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F) throughout May nights.Humidity
March through May and July, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Tairua, during May, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. In Tairua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180 days and collects up to 716mm (28.19") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Tairua, in May, the average water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F). As the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more difficult to control.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 10min.On the first day of May in Tairua, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Tairua, New Zealand, is 7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Tairua?
What are the least humid months in Tairua?
What is the average humidity in May in Tairua?
How much does it rain in Tairua in May?
What is the sea temperature in May in Tairua?
What is the average length of the day in May in Tairua?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Tairua?
How long on average sun shines in May in Tairua?
What is the UV index reading in May in Tairua?
Average temperature in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 16.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 13.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 19.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (21.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April, May and July (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 67mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in May: 18.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.2°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tairua, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Tairua, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
