May weather forecast
Waitakere, New Zealand

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Waitakere, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.8°C (62.2°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F), barely different from April's 19.1°C (66.4°F). Waitakere in May observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In Waitakere, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Waitakere, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Waitakere, New Zealand, there are 183.9 rainfall days, and 624mm (24.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Waitakere, in May, the average water temperature is 18.1°C (64.6°F).
Note: In 18.1°C (64.6°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Waitakere is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of May, in Waitakere, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Waitakere, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Waitakere in May?

Waitakere in May has an average high-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Waitakere?

In May, the average relative humidity in Waitakere, New Zealand, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Waitakere?

In Waitakere, New Zealand, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in May in Waitakere?

In Waitakere, New Zealand, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.1°C (64.6°F). Swimming in 18.1°C (64.6°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in May in Waitakere?

In Waitakere, the average day length in May is 10h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Waitakere?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Waitakere?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Waitakere is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Waitakere?

In Waitakere, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).

Average humidity in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (34mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in May: 18.1°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 (14.7°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Waitakere, 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 month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Waitakere, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Waitakere, 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).

Waitakere, New Zealand

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