May is a slightly cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Bay of Plenty Region. May is too cold for swimming in Bay of Plenty Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Bay of Plenty Region in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
The average maximum temperature in Bay of Plenty Region in May is 18°. The average maximum temperature is 21° in the previous month and 16° in the next month.
The average temperature in Bay of Plenty Region in May is 13°. The average temperature ranges is 17° in the previous month and 12° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Bay of Plenty Region in May is 9°. The minimum temperature is 13° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Bay of Plenty Region in May are 10.1 and there are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Bay of Plenty Region in May is typically 2.8 during May. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Bay of Plenty Region in May is 16.8° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.
The average total rainfall in Bay of Plenty Region in May is 4cm and on average there are 12 rainy days in May making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Bay of Plenty Region in May is 12° which is very comfortable. The dew point is 15° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Bay of Plenty Region in May is typically 87.6%. The maximum relative humidity is 86.9% in the previous month and 87.7% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Bay of Plenty Region in May is typically 73.3%. The average relative humidity is 71.7% in the previous month and 75.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Bay of Plenty Region in May is typically 19kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 21kmh in the previous month and 21kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Bay of Plenty Region in May is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 12kmh in the previous month and 12kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Bay of Plenty Region in May is from the North.
