What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in May?

In May, Franz Josef averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 380 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in May

Franz Josef and Kaikōura are nearly tied in May — 62 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Franz Josef is cool, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Franz Josef	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	11°C	14°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	380 mm	84 mm
Rainy days	17	11
Humidity	86%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	23	18

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

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Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in May — FAQ

Is May better in Franz Josef or Kaikōura?: Franz Josef and Kaikōura are nearly tied in May — 62 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Franz Josef is cool, soaked, clean air; Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in May?: In May, Franz Josef averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 380 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm.