What is the weather like in Auckland vs Wellington in May?

In May, Auckland averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.

Auckland vs Wellington in May

Auckland is the better pick in May — 78 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is nice, rainy, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.

Auckland vs Wellington — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Auckland	🇳🇿 Wellington
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	13°C
Avg high / low	18° / 11°	16° / 10°
Rainfall	92 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	82%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	28	23

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Auckland 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best March78
Wellington 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best January73

Auckland vs Wellington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Auckland or Wellington?: Auckland is the better pick in May — 78 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Auckland is nice, rainy, clean air, while Wellington is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Auckland vs Wellington in May?: In May, Auckland averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Wellington averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 91 mm.