Waitomo Caves weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

Thinking of visiting Waitomo Caves in May? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Waitomo Caves usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Waitomo Caves in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 138 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Waitomo Caves. January and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Waitomo Caves, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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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 Waitomo Caves, 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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