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Weather in Bay of Plenty for May 2026

Your guide to Bay of Plenty weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Bay of Plenty has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 15.5 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.1 °C).

  • The forecast for the next days in Bay of Plenty predicts temperatures to be around 15 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Bay of Plenty at the beginning of May is 16.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 13.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Bay of Plenty experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 231.4 mm.

Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
22
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

Bay of Plenty Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
2
Patchy rain possible
16°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
5
Moderate rain at times
17°
6
Moderate rain at times
16°
7
Heavy rain at times
16°
8
Moderate rain at times
16°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
10
Moderate rain at times
15°
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
12
Sunny
14°
13
Patchy rain possible
14°
14
Overcast
15°
15
Sunny
16°
16
Sunny
15°
17
Partly cloudy
13°
18
Sunny
15°
19
Fog
16°
20
Partly cloudy
15°
21
Sunny
15°
22
Sunny
16°
23
Sunny
16°
24
Fog
14°
25
Patchy rain possible
15°
26
Patchy rain possible
14°
27
Patchy rain possible
10°
28
Patchy rain possible
14°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
30
Patchy rain possible
14°
31
Overcast
15°

What’s the Weather Like in Bay of Plenty This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Bay of Plenty’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleRotorua15 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possibleTauranga15 °C / 10 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Bay of Plenty

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May weather in Bay of Plenty day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /8° 14.7 mm 4
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 7.3 mm 4
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /7° 8.3 mm 4
4 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /6° 5.1 mm 4
5 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 17° /6° 2.2 mm 4
6 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /7° 5 mm 4
7 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /7° 2.7 mm 3
8 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /8° 3.7 mm 4
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /10° 34.1 mm 3
10 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /5° 4.4 mm 4
11 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /4° 2.1 mm 4
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /3° 0.3 mm 4
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /4° 0 mm 4
14 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /5° 0.1 mm 4
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /2° 0 mm 3.2
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /2° 0 mm 0
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /1° 0.1 mm 4
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /4° 0 mm 4
19 May Fog
Fog
 16° /3° 0 mm 3
20 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /3° 0 mm 4
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /2° 0 mm 4
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /3° 0 mm 4
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /3° 0 mm 4
24 May Fog
Fog
 14° /5° 0 mm 3
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 0.8 mm 4
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 2.6 mm 4
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 0 mm 3
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 10.3 mm 4
29 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /8° 20.1 mm 3
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 1.2 mm 4
31 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /6° 0 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Bay of Plenty in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Bay of Plenty forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Bay of Plenty in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Bay of Plenty during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 15° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Bay of Plenty during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 231.4 mm is expected in Bay of Plenty during May, occurring over more than 22 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Bay of Plenty during May?

The average wind speed in Bay of Plenty during May is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Bay of Plenty

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Bay of Plentys May weather 💧
Typically, Bay of Plenty has 22 rainy days in May with a total of 231.4 mm of rainfall.
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