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Whakapapa Village weather in May (Waikato, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Whakapapa Village as May approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Whakapapa Village generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 12°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Whakapapa Village in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 130 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Whakapapa Village. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakapapa Village, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 158 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Turangi, New Zealand (32 KM, 20 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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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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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