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The weather in May in Paihia

It's pleasantly warm in May in Paihia with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Paihia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Paihia, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Paihia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Paihia is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Paihia

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Paihia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Paihia New York
Average temperature 19°C 22°C
Max. temperature 21°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 115 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 15 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Paihia with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 12°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Paihia is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Paihia, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Paihia

Temperature in May in Paihia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Paihia, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Paihia

Total precipitation in May in Paihia over the years

Daily UV index in May in Paihia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Paihia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Paihia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Paihia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.