Sea Temperature in Kaikoura in May

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Pacific Ocean in Kaikoura in May. Historical daily data. Climate details for May. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Kaikoura. 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 Kaikoura in May

10°C

MINIMUN

13°C

AVERAGE

16°C

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in May in Kaikoura

Water Temperature Chart for Pacific Ocean in Kaikoura in May

Sea Temperature Table in Kaikoura in May Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
May 1	14°C	12°C	12°C	13.0°C
May 2	14°C	12°C	12°C	13.0°C
May 3	14°C	12°C	14°C	13.5°C
May 4	14°C	12°C	13°C	13.3°C
May 5	14°C	11°C	14°C	13.3°C
May 6	15°C	12°C	13°C	13.5°C
May 7	14°C	12°C	13°C	13.0°C
May 8	14°C	12°C	15°C	13.5°C
May 9	14°C	11°C	12°C	12.5°C
May 10	14°C	11°C	15°C	13.3°C
May 11	13°C	11°C	15°C	13.0°C
May 12	14°C	11°C	11°C	12.3°C
May 13	14°C	11°C	14°C	13.0°C
May 14	14°C	11°C	13°C	12.8°C
May 15	14°C	11°C	14°C	13.0°C
May 16	13°C	11°C	11°C	12.0°C
May 17	14°C	11°C	15°C	13.3°C
May 18	14°C	12°C	13°C	13.0°C
May 19	13°C	11°C	14°C	12.8°C
May 20	13°C	11°C	13°C	12.3°C
May 21	13°C	11°C	13°C	12.3°C
May 22	13°C	11°C	12°C	12.0°C
May 23	13°C	11°C	12°C	12.0°C
May 24	13°C	11°C	12°C	12.0°C
May 25	12°C	11°C	12°C	11.8°C
May 26	13°C	10°C	12°C	11.8°C
May 27	13°C	11°C	12°C	12.0°C
May 28	13°C	11°C	12°C	12.0°C
May 29	12°C	11°C	12°C	11.8°C
May 30	13°C	11°C	12°C	12.0°C

Kaikoura Climate and Swimming Opportunities in May

13°C

Average Day Air Temperature

6°C

Average Night Air Temperature

111 mm

Precipitation Amount per Month

12 days

Number of Rainy Days

10 hrs

Daylight
per Day

5 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

14 km/h

Average Wind Speed

86%

Average
humidity

Kaikoura lies within the Canterbury Region in New Zealand. The average daytime temperature in Kaikoura 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 111 mm (4.4 inches). The daylight duration in May in Kaikoura is 10 hours, with an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in May is 14 km/h (9 mph), and the humidity level is around 86%.

The water temperature in Kaikoura in May ranges from 11°C to 13°C (52°F to 55°F). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 13°C (55°F), shifting to 13°C (55°F) by mid-May and reaching 12°C (54°F) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Kaikoura for May is 13°C (55°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 Kaikoura

What is the sea temperature in Kaikoura in May?

The water temperature in the Pacific Ocean in Kaikoura in May ranges from 11°C to 13°C (52°F to 55°F).

Is it possible to swim in the Pacific Ocean in Kaikoura in May?

The average sea temperature in Kaikoura in May is 13°C (55°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.