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

The typical weather for May in Tauranga includes 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. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 168 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tauranga.

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