Weather in May in Bay of Plenty
Thinking about venturing to Bay of Plenty this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty in May?
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. May in Bay of Plenty generally has moderate temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 16°C in Rotorua to 18°C in Whakatāne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Whakatāne and 8°C in Rotorua.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Rotorua with an average of 113 mm to high rainfall in Opotiki with 136 mm.Average sunshine
Rotorua enjoys a balanced 145 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Bay of Plenty for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Bay of Plenty climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bay of Plenty?
Rotorua
In May Rotorua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tauranga
In May Tauranga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mount Maunganui
In May Mount Maunganui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Waihi Beach
In May Waihi Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ngongotaha
In May Ngongotaha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bay of Plenty, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Rotorua, May may not be the ideal time to visit Bay of Plenty.
Generally speaking, January and March provide perfect weather in Rotorua. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.
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