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Weather in May in Bay of Plenty

Planning a trip to Bay of Plenty this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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 mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Bay of Plenty, refer to the map below.

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 an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Bay of Plenty climate page.

Where to go in Bay of Plenty in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Bay of Plenty on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Bay of Plenty's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Rotorua
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
170 hours 
119 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
May May
16°C 
8°C 
145 hours 
113 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
June   >> June
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
121 hours 
126 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Rotorua

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.

Tauranga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
20°C 
14°C 
186 hours 
128 mm 
11 days 
pleasant 
May May
17°C 
12°C 
168 hours 
120 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
June   >> June
>>  
15°C 
10°C 
138 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Tauranga

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.

Mount Maunganui
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
20°C 
14°C 
186 hours 
128 mm 
11 days 
pleasant 
May May
18°C 
12°C 
168 hours 
120 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
10°C 
138 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Mount Maunganui

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.

Waihi Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
20°C 
15°C 
186 hours 
124 mm 
12 days 
pleasant 
May May
18°C 
13°C 
168 hours 
117 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
11°C 
138 hours 
136 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Waihi Beach

Papamoa

In May Papamoa 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.

Papamoa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
20°C 
13°C 
186 hours 
127 mm 
11 days 
pleasant 
May May
18°C 
12°C 
168 hours 
118 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
June   >> June
>>  
16°C 
10°C 
138 hours 
137 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Papamoa

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Bay of Plenty.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

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