Weather in May in The Bay of Islands
Considering a trip to the Bay of Islands this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands in May?
The Bay of Islands is a region in New Zealand. May in the Bay of Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Paihia.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 91 mm in Paihia.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Bay of Islands in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Bay of Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands?
Paihia
In May Paihia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Russell
In May Russell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kerikeri
In May Kerikeri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Opua
In May Opua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit the Bay of Islands?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Paihia, May might be a good time to visit the Bay of Islands. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit the Bay of Islands is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.
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