Weather in New Zealand in May: Regions Compared
How is the weather in New Zealand in May? Compare the main destinations by temperature, rain and travel score.
Where to go by month
Destinations
| City | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 17°C | 13°C | 12 | 6.6 |
| Christchurch | 13°C | 8°C | 8 | 6.6 |
| Wellington | 14°C | 12°C | 10 | 6.5 |
| Manukau City | 18°C | 12°C | 11 | 6.9 |
| North Shore | 17°C | 13°C | 12 | 6.6 |
| Hamilton | 17°C | 9°C | 12 | 6.6 |
| Tauranga | 16°C | 11°C | 10 | 6.7 |
| Dunedin | 13°C | 5°C | 10 | 6.2 |
| Lower Hutt | 14°C | 10°C | 10 | 6.6 |
| Palmerston North | 16°C | 9°C | 11 | 6.6 |
| New Plymouth | 15°C | 13°C | 14 | 5.7 |
| Hastings | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | 7.1 |
| Napier | 16°C | 11°C | 9 | 7.0 |
| Rotorua | 14°C | 7°C | 11 | 6.4 |
| Porirua | 14°C | 12°C | 10 | 6.5 |