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

In May, Franz Josef averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 380 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm.

Franz Josef vs Rotorua in May

Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Franz Josef is cool, soaked, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Rotorua — May climate, side by side

	Franz Josef	Rotorua
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	11°C	13°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	380 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	17	10
Humidity	86%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	23	21

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

Franz Josef vs Rotorua in May — FAQ

Is May better in Franz Josef or Rotorua?: Rotorua is the better pick in May — 80 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Franz Josef is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Rotorua in May?: In May, Franz Josef averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 380 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 106 mm.