Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand in May
Weather score6Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 244mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
244mm
Sun
2.8h
Weather score
6
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 244mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tongariro National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May7°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Tongariro National Park'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
May244mm average rain
May is wetter than Tongariro National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May2.8 hours average sun
May is below Tongariro National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May6 weather score
May scores below Tongariro National Park'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.