Rotorua weather in May (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rotorua during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Rotorua includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Rotorua in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rotorua climate page with graphs.

 

Rotorua, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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