Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in New Zealand in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 11 cities listed in New Zealand range from 11.5°C in Dunedin to 16.5°C in Auckland. Monthly rainfall ranges from 48 mm in Christchurch to 183 mm in New Plymouth.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in New Zealand
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 16.5°C12.1°C | 12.1°C | 96 | 11.5 |
| Christchurch | 13.5°C5.8°C | 5.8°C | 48 | 8.1 |
| Wellington | 13.8°C11.1°C | 11.1°C | 76 | 10.3 |
| Manukau City | 16.4°C11.5°C | 11.5°C | 92 | 10.5 |
| Hamilton, New Zealand | 15.8°C8.2°C | 8.2°C | 107 | 11.4 |
| Tauranga | 15.8°C10.6°C | 10.6°C | 113 | 9.9 |
| Dunedin | 11.5°C5.5°C | 5.5°C | 50 | 9.7 |
| Lower Hutt | 14.3°C10.4°C | 10.4°C | 70 | 10.4 |
| Palmerston North | 14.4°C7.9°C | 7.9°C | 79 | 11.9 |
| New Plymouth | 14.7°C10.2°C | 10.2°C | 183 | 14.1 |
| Hastings, New Zealand | 15.5°C8.3°C | 8.3°C | 54 | 8.5 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.