Monthly climate guide
Taupō weather in May
Expect cool weather in Taupō in May: afternoons reach about 14°C (57°F), while nights drop to around 7°C (44°F). Around 83 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than April and 3°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late autumn in Taupō — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 60%.
- Taupō is usually about 3°C cooler than Napier, 110 km away, in May.
Avg high
14°C
57°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
83 mm
some rain
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Taupō weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | 73 mm | 67% | 65% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 53 mm | 69% | 63% |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 80 mm | 74% | 65% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 102 mm | 82% | 62% |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 44°F | 83 mm | 86% | 60% |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 99 mm | 90% | 61% |
| July | 10°C / 49°F | 4°C / 39°F | 97 mm | 90% | 62% |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 4°C / 40°F | 89 mm | 89% | 66% |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 42°F | 79 mm | 85% | 69% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 65 mm | 82% | 71% |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 47°F | 63 mm | 76% | 71% |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 79 mm | 72% | 72% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Taupō?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Taupō →Other New Zealand cities in May
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Taupō in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Taupō?
May is a reasonable time for Taupō: highs around 14°C and about 83 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Taupō in May?
Average highs are about 14°C (57°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Taupō in May?
Taupō typically gets around 83 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Taupō (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.