Taupo Weather in May

What's the weather like in Taupo (Waikato) in May 2024?

The climate in Taupo during May can be summarized as cool and damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in Taupo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Taupo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.9°C 56.9°F
Nightly temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Average temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 112 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Taupo with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Taupo

Taupo average temperature in May

May rainfall

Taupo average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Taupo average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Taupo in May 2024.

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Taupo weather stats

Taupo weather statistics
Hottest month: January 22.5°C 72.5°F
Driest month: April 89mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 10.5°C 50.9°F
Wettest month: December 132mm 5.2ins
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