What is the weather like in Auckland in May?

Expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C with 28% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Auckland in May?

Auckland in May scores 63/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit Auckland in May?

May in Auckland is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Auckland Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

17°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

13°C

Coolest around day 29

Rainy Days

16days

28% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Sea Temperature in May

Pacific Ocean(Te Moananui-a-Kiwa)

16.6°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

💧Refreshing

Consider a wetsuit for extended swimming

Swim Rating

🏄Cool, wetsuits recommended

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Pacific Ocean

Te Moananui-a-Kiwa

Auckland coastline

Essential Travel Info for Auckland

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Currency

NZD

$ New Zealand dollar

Language

English

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Driving

Left side

Connect

Free internet is available from the publ...

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.269

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Well Connected

70/ 100

Traffic Index

Popular destination

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Dec

Low

Mar

Monthly Traffic Distribution

214

Jan

204

Feb

199

Mar

221

Apr

208

May

307

Jun

323

Jul

364

Aug

415

Sep

244

Oct

380

Nov

446

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Christchurch (CHC)

Wellington (WLG)

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Queenstown (ZQN)

Nelson (NSN)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

6 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to New Zealand. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to New Zealand.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in New Zealand.If rabies exposures occur while in New Zealand, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

Yellow Fever

CDC recommendations:Vaccine isnotrecommended.Country entry requirements:Vaccine isnotrequired.Updated April 23, 2025

Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Auckland?

👌Good option with minor considerations(63/100)

Short Answer

Auckland shines in May with 17°C pleasant temperatures and minimal 28% rain chance. Expect 7.6 hours of sunshine daily - pack light layers for evenings.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

81% average humidity

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)

Calm, family-friendly seas

0.48m wave height - Lake-like

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

47% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

🏛️
Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
💼
Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

🏖️
Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 16.6°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
👴
Elderly travelers
81% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Auckland in May averages 17°C with 28% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Auckland in May

What are the temperatures in Auckland in May?

Daytime highs average 17°C, nights drop to 13°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Auckland in May?

Expect around 16 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Auckland in May?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is May peak season in Auckland?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Auckland Weather in May

Sea Temperature in May

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COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Rabies

Yellow Fever

Is May a Good Time to Visit Auckland?

Decision Factors

Good For

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