Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Rotorua, New Zealand in May
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 152mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
152mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
21
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 152mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rotorua, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Rotorua's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May152mm average rain
May sits near Rotorua's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to May, and October to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.4 hours average sun
May is below Rotorua's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May18°C average sea
May is close to Rotorua's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May21 weather score
May scores below Rotorua's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
