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Te‘ekiu Weather in May

Te‘ekiu in May

The short of it: Te‘ekiu in May averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 21° · rain 132 mm · daylight 11 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Te‘ekiu an average May high of 27°, a low of 21° and some 132 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 7 min in mid-May, 31 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Te‘ekiu runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Matahau, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Te‘ekiu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 124 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 7 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MatahauTongatapu2 km SSE27°21°132 mm
NukunukuTongatapu2 km ESE27°21°132 mm
Fo‘uiTongatapu3 km NW27°21°138 mm
KolovaiTongatapu4 km NNW27°21°138 mm
HoumaTongatapu5 km SSE27°20°126 mm
Sia'atoutaiTongatapu7 km E27°21°130 mm
Ha'akameTongatapu7 km SSE27°20°129 mm
Ha'alaloTongatapu7 km SSE27°20°129 mm

The Almanac · Te‘ekiu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Te‘ekiu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°238 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°24°258 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March30°23°274 mm13 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°22°256 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°21°132 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°124 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°19°115 mm15 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
August25°19°122 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°19°119 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°129 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November27°21°118 mm14 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December28°22°151 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Te‘ekiu in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Te‘ekiu in May?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 132 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Te‘ekiu?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Te‘ekiu in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Te‘ekiu in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Te‘ekiu in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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