The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Alexandra in May sees low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 1°C (34°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 78 mm (3.1 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Alexandra. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in May →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Alexandra in May. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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