Taupo in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

13°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
11Rainy days (110 mm)
9:54 hDaylight
07:15Sunrise · 17:09 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 13°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

21° 12° J 21° 12° F 19° 11° M 16° 9° A 13° 7° M 11° 5° J 10° 4° J 11° 4° A 13° 5° S 15° 7° O 17° 8° N 19° 11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 21°C12°C88 mm 11– – 7.5
February 21°C12°C84 mm 9– – 7.7
March 19°C11°C86 mm 10– – 7.3
April 16°C9°C104 mm 11– – 6.6
May 13°C7°C110 mm 11– – 6.1
June 11°C5°C114 mm 12– – 5.5
July 10°C4°C124 mm 13– – 5.2
August 11°C4°C120 mm 14– – 5.3
September 13°C5°C124 mm 15– – 5.4
October 15°C7°C116 mm 15– – 5.8
November 17°C8°C108 mm 13– – 6.4
December 19°C11°C118 mm 14– – 6.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Taupo in May?

Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Taupo?

The best months are February, January, March.