Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this May.
The Bay of Islands, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, typically experiences pleasant weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Paihia.
Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in the Bay of Islands. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand during May reach about 19°C (66°F) in Paihia.
Paihia sees nighttime lows close to 13°C (55°F) in May.
The water temperature averages approximately 18°C (64°F) in Paihia this month, still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a refreshing dip.
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