Auckland weather in May (Auckland Region, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Auckland in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Auckland typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Auckland in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Auckland climate page with graphs.

 

Auckland, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Auckland in May?

For visitors traveling to Auckland, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Auckland.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.