May weather forecast
Waitotara, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Waitotara, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 9.7°C (49.5°F) and 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into May reveals an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.9°C (58.8°F), mirroring a close resemblance to April. In May, Waitotara experiences a temperature dip to an average of 9.7°C (49.5°F) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Waitotara is 81%.

Rainfall

In Waitotara, New Zealand, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Waitotara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Waitotara.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Waitotara is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Waitotara in May?
The average high-temperature, in May, in Waitotara, is 14.9°C (58.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 9.7°C (49.5°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Waitotara?
In Waitotara, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.
How much does it rain in Waitotara in May?
In Waitotara, during May, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Waitotara?
In Waitotara, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
How many hours of daylight does Waitotara have in May?
In May, the average day length is 9h and 58min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Waitotara?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Waitotara, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Waitotara?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Waitotara is 6.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Waitotara?
The months with the lowest UV index in Waitotara, New Zealand, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in May in Waitotara?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Waitotara, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

Average rainfall in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average snowfall in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
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 - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in May
Waitotara, 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 daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average UV index in May
Waitotara, 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, July and August (UV index 3).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May - Waitotara, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Waitotara, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).

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