Weather in May in Waikato
Are you planning a trip a to Waikato in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Waikato in May?
Waikato is a region in New Zealand. May in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Whakapapa Village at 12°C and pleasant in Pukekohe East at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Pukekohe East and 4°C in Whakapapa Village.For specific regional insights in Waikato, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Miranda with an average of 99 mm to high rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 158 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected in Taupo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Waikato's conditions throughout the year, check out our Waikato climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?
Taupo
In May Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hamilton
In May Hamilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Whitianga
In May Whitianga 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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Cambridge
In May Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Coromandel Town
In May Coromandel Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.
Is May the best time to visit Waikato?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Waikato with often unpleasant weather in Taupo.
On average, the best time to visit Waikato is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Taupo. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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