Sea Temperature in Hokitika in May

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Tasman Sea in Hokitika in May. Historical daily data. Climate details for May. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Hokitika. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Hokitika in May

13°C

MINIMUN

15.5°C

AVERAGE

18°C

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in May in Hokitika

Water Temperature Chart for Tasman Sea in Hokitika in May

Sea Temperature Table in Hokitika in May Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
May 1	15°C	15°C	15°C	15.0°C
May 2	16°C	15°C	17°C	15.8°C
May 3	16°C	15°C	16°C	15.5°C
May 4	16°C	15°C	15°C	15.3°C
May 5	16°C	15°C	16°C	15.5°C
May 6	16°C	14°C	14°C	14.8°C
May 7	16°C	14°C	16°C	15.3°C
May 8	16°C	14°C	15°C	15.0°C
May 9	16°C	14°C	16°C	15.3°C
May 10	16°C	15°C	16°C	15.3°C
May 11	15°C	14°C	16°C	14.8°C
May 12	15°C	15°C	17°C	15.3°C
May 13	16°C	14°C	14°C	14.5°C
May 14	16°C	14°C	16°C	15.0°C
May 15	16°C	15°C	14°C	14.8°C
May 16	15°C	15°C	17°C	15.3°C
May 17	16°C	14°C	14°C	14.5°C
May 18	15°C	14°C	17°C	15.0°C
May 19	16°C	14°C	16°C	15.0°C
May 20	16°C	14°C	15°C	14.8°C
May 21	14°C	14°C	15°C	14.3°C
May 22	15°C	14°C	14°C	14.3°C
May 23	15°C	14°C	14°C	14.3°C
May 24	15°C	14°C	15°C	14.5°C
May 25	14°C	14°C	14°C	14.0°C
May 26	15°C	14°C	15°C	14.5°C
May 27	14°C	14°C	16°C	14.5°C
May 28	14°C	14°C	16°C	14.5°C
May 29	14°C	14°C	15°C	14.0°C
May 30	15°C	15°C	15°C	14.8°C

Hokitika Climate and Swimming Opportunities in May

13°C

Average Day Air Temperature

6°C

Average Night Air Temperature

58 mm

Precipitation Amount per Month

12 days

Number of Rainy Days

9 hrs

Daylight
per Day

4 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

16 km/h

Average Wind Speed

84%

Average
humidity

Hokitika lies within the West Coast Region in New Zealand. The average daytime temperature in Hokitika in May is 13°C (56°F), while the nighttime average is 6°C (42°F). There are typically 12 rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 58 mm (2.3 inches). The daylight duration in May in Hokitika is 9 hours, with an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in May is 16 km/h (10 mph), and the humidity level is around 84%.

The water temperature in Hokitika in May ranges from 14°C to 15°C (57°F to 59°F). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 15°C (59°F), shifting to 15°C (59°F) by mid-May and reaching 14°C (57°F) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Hokitika for May is 15°C (59°F). The water is cool, but many swimmers can tolerate it, especially with the sun out. Acclimatization is helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in May in Hokitika

What is the sea temperature in Hokitika in May?

The water temperature in the Tasman Sea in Hokitika in May ranges from 14°C to 15°C (57°F to 59°F).

Is it possible to swim in the Tasman Sea in Hokitika in May?

The average sea temperature in Hokitika in May is 15°C (59°F), and the air temperature is 13°C (56°F), so the water is cool, but many swimmers can tolerate it, especially with the sun out. Acclimatization is helpful.