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Matamata weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Matamata during May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Matamata includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Matamata in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

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 Matamata. January, February and March generally stand out with 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 Matamata climate page with graphs.

 

Matamata, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Tauranga, New Zealand (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Matamata, 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.

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
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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