Taihape weather in May (Manawatu, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Taihape in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Taihape typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Taihape in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

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

 

Taihape, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Taihape in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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