What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Rotorua in May?

In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm.

Christchurch vs Rotorua in May

Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Rotorua — May climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Rotorua
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	13°C	13°C
Avg high / low	16° / 4°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	56 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	81%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	18	21

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

Christchurch vs Rotorua in May — FAQ

Is May better in Christchurch or Rotorua?: Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Rotorua in May?: In May, Christchurch averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm.