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Taranaki temperatures in May

Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. May is generally a moderate month with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in New Plymouth.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Taranaki in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Taranaki on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • How much sun does Taranaki get in May?
  • New Plymouth enjoys a balanced 146 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 16°C in New Plymouth this month, so not the best month to swim.

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