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Weather in Taranaki for May 2026

Your guide to Taranaki weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Taranaki has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 15.3 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.5 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Taranaki with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 14.5 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Taranaki at the beginning of May is 16.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 14.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Taranaki experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 265.4 mm.

Average dry days
7
Dry days
Average rainy days
24
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
25 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
79 %
Avg humidity

Taranaki Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Taranaki

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Taranaki day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 17° /11° 6.4 mm 4
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /10° 1.7 mm 4
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /10° 6.8 mm 4
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /10° 35.4 mm 4
5 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /10° 6.4 mm 4
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /11° 4.2 mm 4
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /12° 0.8 mm 4
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /11° 6.5 mm 4
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /11° 27.5 mm 4
10 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /9° 9.9 mm 4
11 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /7° 5 mm 4
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /7° 0.3 mm 4
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 0.2 mm 4
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 1 mm 4
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /9° 0 mm 2.9
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /9° 0 mm 0
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /7° 0 mm 4
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /8° 0 mm 5
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /8° 0 mm 5
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /8° 0 mm 5
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /11° 0 mm 5
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /10° 0 mm 5
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /9° 0 mm 5
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /10° 0 mm 5
25 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /10° 0 mm 5
26 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /10° 0 mm 5
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /8° 2.1 mm 4
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /11° 2.1 mm 4
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 15° /12° 18.7 mm 4
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /11° 4.7 mm 4
31 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /11° 1.4 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Taranaki 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 Taranaki forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Taranaki in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Taranaki during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 15° and lows near 10°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Taranaki during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 265.4 mm is expected in Taranaki during May, occurring over more than 24 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Taranaki during May?

The average wind speed in Taranaki during May is 25 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Taranaki

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Taranakis May weather 💧
Typically, Taranaki has 24 rainy days in May with a total of 265.4 mm of rainfall.
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