Whakatane in May
6.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
10Rainy days (118 mm)
9:57 hDaylight
07:10Sunrise · 17:07 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 16°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 23°C | 16°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 22°C | 14°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| April | 19°C | 12°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 17°C | 10°C | 118 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 14°C | 8°C | 140 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 14°C | 8°C | 134 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 14°C | 8°C | 125 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 16°C | 9°C | 120 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| October | 17°C | 11°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 19°C | 12°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 21°C | 14°C | 117 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Whakatane in May?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Whakatane?
The best months are February, January, March.