Taupo weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Taupo during 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, Taupo typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Taupo in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 130 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taupo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Taupo 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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