Tirau weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Tirau this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During May, Tirau usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Tirau in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 145 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Tirau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rotorua, New Zealand (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in May

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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?

For visitors traveling to Tirau, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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