Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
58°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Taupo
New Zealand · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
58°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with some sustained wet spells. About 11 wet days, fewer than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 44°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 56°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning53°F
Rain23%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday57°F
Rain28%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon56°F
Rain25%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening51°F
Rain19%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | 56 | 3.6 | 11 | 11.3 | 77 |
| Feb | 73 | 57 | 3.4 | 9 | 10.5 | 77 |
| Mar | 69 | 54 | 3.3 | 10 | 9.5 | 79 |
| Apr | 64 | 50 | 3.8 | 11 | 8.2 | 83 |
| May | 58 | 47 | 4.5 | 11 | 7.0 | 86 |
| Jun | 54 | 43 | 4.6 | 12 | 6.2 | 87 |
| Jul | 53 | 42 | 5.1 | 13 | 6.4 | 86 |
| Aug | 54 | 42 | 4.6 | 14 | 7.4 | 85 |
| Sep | 57 | 44 | 5.1 | 15 | 8.4 | 82 |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 4.9 | 15 | 9.3 | 80 |
| Nov | 65 | 50 | 4.3 | 13 | 10.7 | 78 |
| Dec | 69 | 54 | 4.9 | 14 | 10.6 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology