Taranaki weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Taranaki in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Taranaki in May?
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. May in Taranaki generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in New Plymouth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in New Plymouth with 177 mm. The city New Plymouth usually sees around 146 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Taranaki in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Taranaki climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Taranaki?
New Plymouth
In May New Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Stratford
In May Stratford 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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Hawera
In May Hawera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Oakura
In May Oakura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Okato
In May Okato generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy 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 Taranaki, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit Taranaki?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in New Plymouth, May may not be the ideal time to visit Taranaki.
On average, the best time to visit Taranaki is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in New Plymouth. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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