Otorohanga weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Otorohanga in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Otorohanga typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Otorohanga in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 138 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Otorohanga. January and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otorohanga, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Otorohanga in May?

For visitors traveling to Otorohanga, 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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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