Rotorua in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rotorua in may 2025
The weather in Rotorua in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
47°F
Fog
41% of time
21%
13%
12%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
25%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
22%
18%
12%
Weather at 3am
49°F
41%
23%
13%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rotorua in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rotorua in may.
The climate of Rotorua in may is tolerable
In may in Rotorua, the climate is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.9in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold there this month, but it is livable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Rotorua is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Rotorua in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2009.
On this month of may, day length in Rotorua is generally 10:04. The sun rises at 08:09 and sets at 18:13.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Rotorua in New Zealand.
Rotorua: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Rotorua forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Rotorua:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rotorua in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.54km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:09 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rotorua in may 2024:
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 59°F
40°F to 61°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 56°F
38°F to 59°F
40°F to 50°F
36°F to 56°F
36°F to 54°F
34°F to 58°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 59°F
38°F to 58°F
40°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
36°F to 56°F
41°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Rotorua:
| Tokoroa in may | tolerable weather |
| Kawerau in may | tolerable weather |
| Tauranga in may | good weather |
| Hobbiton in may | tolerable weather |
| Taupo in may | tolerable weather |
| Whakatane in may | tolerable weather |
| Waihi Beach in may | good weather |
| Hamilton in may | tolerable weather |
| Turangi in may | very bad weather |
| Whangamata in may | good weather |
| Tongariro National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Raglan in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Rotorua
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Weather data for Rotorua in may:
Weather data for Rotorua for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rotorua. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rotorua can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rotorua.