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

Will it be warm or cold in Tauranga this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Tauranga tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Tauranga in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 168 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 4 m/s during May. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tauranga.

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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 4 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel 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).

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So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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