Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
East Cape, New Zealand in May
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 214mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
214mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 214mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Cape, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May18°C average high
May is on the cooler side of East Cape's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May214mm average rain
May sits near East Cape's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.7 hours average sun
May is below East Cape's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May18°C average sea
May is close to East Cape's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May24 weather score
May scores below East Cape's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.