Opoutere — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

16°C

minimum

18°C

average

21°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for May

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAY 1	20°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
MAY 2	20°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
MAY 3	20°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
MAY 4	20°C	20°C	18°C	19°C
MAY 5	20°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 6	20°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 7	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 8	19°C	18°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 9	20°C	18°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 10	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 11	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 12	20°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 13	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 14	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 15	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 16	19°C	19°C	19°C	17°C
MAY 17	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 18	20°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
MAY 19	20°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
MAY 20	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 21	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 22	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 23	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 24	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 25	19°C	18°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 26	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 27	19°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 28	19°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 29	19°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 30	19°C	18°C	17°C	17°C
MAY 31	19°C	18°C	18°C	17°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Opoutere in May

Average Day Air Temperature

17°C

Average Night Air Temperature

9°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

135 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

16 km/h

Average Humidity

86%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming often feels chilly and is best for short swims. Getting out can feel cold, so it helps to have dry clothes ready right away.