Tauranga weather in May (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Curious about the May weather in Tauranga? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Tauranga typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Tauranga in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 168 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tauranga. January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tauranga, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

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 Tauranga in May?

For visitors traveling to Tauranga, 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 17°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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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