New Zealand (Auckland) · May
Low seasonNew Zealand · Oceania
Climate Overview
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MAXMAX | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° |
MINMIN | 17° | 18° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 16° |
☀️Sunshine | 9h | 8h | 7h | 6h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 6h | 7h | 8h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d64mm | 5d62mm | 6d71mm | 7d75mm | 11d117mm | 11d114mm | 12d118mm | 12d102mm | 10d95mm | 9d82mm | 7d60mm | 7d82mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
May in New Zealand (Auckland) is on the cool side — with highs around 18°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 18°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 14°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 11 rain days (117 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 18°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Herbst: Weinlese in Hawke's Bay (6 Stunden südlich), Temperaturen angenehm, Auckland ganzjährig lebenswert.
Packing list for New Zealand (Auckland) in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit New Zealand (Auckland)?
- May is not an optimal month for New Zealand (Auckland) (Score: 43/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January and February.
- How warm is it in New Zealand (Auckland) in May?
- In May, New Zealand (Auckland) sees daily highs of 18°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in New Zealand (Auckland) in May?
- In May, New Zealand (Auckland) receives an average of 117 mm of rain over 11 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does New Zealand (Auckland) get in May?
- New Zealand (Auckland) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in May — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in New Zealand (Auckland) in May?
- Water temperature in New Zealand (Auckland) in May averages 18°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
