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Weather in Rotorua for May 2027

Your guide to Rotorua weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Rotorua at the beginning of May is 15.8 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 13.8 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Rotorua experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 180.6 mm.

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  • Is May a good time to visit Rotorua? check out the best time to travel to Rotorua page.

Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
85 %
Avg humidity

Rotorua Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Rotorua

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May weather in Rotorua day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 16° /8° 14.7 mm 3.7
2 May Light rain
Light rain
 16° /7° 7.3 mm 3.6
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /7° 8.3 mm 3.5
4 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /6° 5.1 mm 3.5
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 2.2 mm 3.4
6 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /8° 5 mm 3.3
7 May Light rain
Light rain
 16° /7° 2.7 mm 3
8 May Light rain
Light rain
 16° /9° 3.7 mm 3.2
9 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 15° /10° 34.1 mm 3
10 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /6° 4.4 mm 3.1
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 2.1 mm 3.1
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /4° 0.3 mm 3
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /5° 0 mm 3
14 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /5° 0.1 mm 2.9
15 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /6° 6.7 mm 2.9
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /6° 0.5 mm 2.8
17 May Fog
Fog
 16° /5° 0 mm 2.8
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /5° 1.2 mm 2.8
19 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 16° /6° 13.5 mm 2.7
20 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /6° 4.5 mm 2.7
21 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 15° /6° 25.3 mm 2.6
22 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /6° 2.5 mm 2.6
23 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /7° 8.2 mm 2.6
24 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 15° /5° 0 mm 2.5
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0 mm 2.5
26 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /7° 0.5 mm 2.5
27 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /7° 3.1 mm 2.4
28 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /7° 7.7 mm 2.4
29 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /7° 15.2 mm 2.4
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 1 mm 2.4
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 0.9 mm 2.3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rotorua 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 Rotorua forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Rotorua in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rotorua 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 Rotorua during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 180.6 mm is expected in Rotorua during May, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Rotorua during May?
The average wind speed in Rotorua during May is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Rotorua

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rotoruas May weather 💧
Typically, Rotorua has 10 rainy days in May with a total of 180.6 mm of rainfall.
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