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

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Tawhitokino Beach 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.