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Tapu weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Tapu look like in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Tapu typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Tapu in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 140 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tapu. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tapu, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Auckland, New Zealand (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Tapu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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