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
Weather in May
Temperature
May records an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.7°C (60.3°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In May, the average low-temperature in Tauranga records at a fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Tauranga, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. In Tauranga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.6 days and collects up to 733mm (28.86") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F).Note: Swimming in 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In Tauranga, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 7min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.3h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Tauranga, New Zealand. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Tauranga?
What is the average humidity in May in Tauranga?
How much does it rain in Tauranga in May?
What is the sea temperature in May in Tauranga?
What is the average length of the day in May in Tauranga?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Tauranga?
How long on average sun shines in May in Tauranga?
When is the lowest UV index in Tauranga?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Tauranga?
Average temperature in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 10.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1016mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 15.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 62mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (84mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (45mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.6 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Tauranga, 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 (15.2°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tauranga, 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: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Tauranga, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
Tauranga, New Zealand
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