Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Rotorua with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rotorua in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Rotorua with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 17°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Rotorua will be around 16°C, with nights close to 7°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Rotorua. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rotorua in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
91 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Rotorua?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Rotorua. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Rotorua in May
With 21°C, Rotorua hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Rotorua
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Rotorua, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Rotorua
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Rotorua, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Rotorua.
Daily UV Index in May in Rotorua
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Rotorua, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Rotorua Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Rotorua, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Rotorua Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Rotorua, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Rotorua
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Average Weather in Rotorua by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rotorua. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
