What is the weather like in Rotorua in May?

Expect temperatures between 8°C and 15°C with 25% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Rotorua in May?

Rotorua in May scores 62/100 based on 30 years of climate data. A reasonable choice for your trip.

Who should visit Rotorua in May?

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

Rotorua Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

15°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

8°C

Coolest around day 31

Rainy Days

14days

25% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Essential Travel Info for Rotorua

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Currency

NZD

$ New Zealand dollar

Language

English

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Driving

Left side

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.269

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Remote

5/ 100

Traffic Index

Off the beaten path

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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

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Rotorua?

👌A reasonable choice for your trip(62/100)

Short Answer

Rotorua shines in May with 15°C pleasant temperatures and minimal 25% rain chance. Expect 6.9 hours of sunshine daily - pack light layers for evenings.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

69 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Very high humidity

88% average humidity

Health precautions needed

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

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

62% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
88% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Rotorua in May averages 15°C with 25% precipitation probability."

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Rotorua in May

What are the temperatures in Rotorua in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C, nights drop to 8°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Rotorua in May?

Expect around 14 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Rotorua in May?

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

Is May peak season in Rotorua?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Rotorua Weather in May

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Smart Flight Estimator

Flight Connectivity Analysis

Monthly Traffic Distribution

Key Connections

Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Rabies

Yellow Fever

Is May a Good Time to Visit Rotorua?

Decision Factors

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