Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival in Rotorua subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F) in April to a still refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F). Rotorua reports a consistent average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) throughout May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Rotorua is 86%.Rainfall
In Rotorua, in May, during 11.9 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rotorua, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 748mm (29.45") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rotorua, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.Daylight
In Rotorua, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 5min.On the first day of May in Rotorua, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:03 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Rotorua, New Zealand, the average sunshine in May is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rotorua, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Rotorua?
What is the average humidity in May in Rotorua?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rotorua?
How many hours of sunshine does Rotorua have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Rotorua?
Average temperature in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 14.3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1015.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 61mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are May and July (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in May
Rotorua, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, August and September (7km).
Rotorua, New Zealand
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