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Otorohanga weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Otorohanga this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Otorohanga typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Otorohanga in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 138 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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