Matarangi weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

How does the May weather in Matarangi compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Matarangi typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Matarangi in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matarangi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Matarangi, 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.

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 Matarangi.

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