What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Paihia in May?

In May, Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm.

Kaikōura vs Paihia in May

Paihia is the better pick in May — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.

Kaikōura vs Paihia — May climate, side by side

	Kaikōura	Paihia
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	18° / 13°
Rainfall	84 mm	79 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	78%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	18	27

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

Kaikōura vs Paihia in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kaikōura or Paihia?: Paihia is the better pick in May — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paihia is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Kaikōura is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kaikōura vs Paihia in May?: In May, Kaikōura averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Paihia averages 18°C high / 13°C low with about 79 mm.